Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Community Foundation Greater Des Moines is seeking applications for its Capacity Building Grants Program to invest in initiatives that enable nonprofit organizations to strengthen their boards and governance, enhance internal management, and strategically plan for the future, all while
focusing on fulfilling their mission.
The Foundation’s goal is to support the building of resilient organizations that leverage opportunities to move their missions forward to the betterment of the community. They focus their grantmaking on organizations serving Greater Des Moines.
Funding Information
- Organizations may apply for up to $7,500.
Eligible Projects
- Examples of well-aligned capacity building projects:
- Strategic planning and visioning for the nonprofit.
- Succession and talent pipeline planning to ensure organizational leadership.
- Financial scenario/business planning for stability.
- Fund development/marketing strategy development (excluding feasibility studies).
Ineligible Projects
- Ineligible projects include:
- Ongoing annual operating and program expenses.
- Capital infrastructure projects (bricks and mortar).
- Sectarian religious programs promoting a particular faith.
- Tactical items such as hardware/equipment, collateral materials, donor management software or website development
For more information, visit Community Foundation Greater Des Moines.
