Triangle Capacity-Building Network Grant
This grant provides multi-year capacity-building support for Triangle-area nonprofits led by and serving people of color, emphasizing flexible funding, equity, and organizational sustainability.
Funder: Triangle Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000/year for 3 years (total $75,000 per org); plus $1,000/year each for professional development and self-care
Summary: Multi-year capacity-building funding for Triangle-based nonprofits led by and serving people of color, including additional resources for professional development and self-care.
Key Information: Only 15 awards per cycle; 85% of funds go to orgs with budgets ≤$1M.
Description
The Triangle Capacity-Building Network Grant, offered by the Triangle Community Foundation, provides multi-year support to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina's Triangle region (Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties) that are led by and serve people of color. The program is designed to address systemic inequities in nonprofit funding by prioritizing trust-based philanthropy, flexible funding, and minimizing reporting burdens. Grantees receive significant support for organizational capacity-building projects, as well as annual stipends for professional development and self-care to promote sustainability and effectiveness.
