The Capacity Building Grant is designed to support the operations, growth, and sustainability of local nonprofit organizations, especially new, grassroots, and BIPOC-led organizations, through infrastructure and software/technology capacity building grants.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Johnson County
State: Iowa
County: Johnson County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Each year, the Community Foundation of Johnson County makes grant awards to local nonprofit organizations in one (or more) of the following categories: Arts, Culture, & Humanities, Education, Environment & Animals, Health, Human Services, and Public & Societal Benefit.
Funding Areas
- Infrastructure
- One-time office purchases with long-term impacts, (i.e. printer/copier, ADA updates, safety features)
- Utilities System Upgrades (i.e. new HVAC system, air conditioner, etc.)
- Energy Efficiency Updates
- Software/Technology
- New or upgraded computer(s) and related accessories (i.e. keyboards, mice, HDMI cords, video cameras, etc.)
- Organization-wide software for program needs, financial management systems, client or donor databases (i.e. Client-Relationship Management Tools, Quickbooks)
- Camera or video equipment
- Investment in multi-channel marketing tools, email campaign builders, etc. (i.e. Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Hootsuite, etc.)
- Communications system upgrades (i.e. phone systems, voicemail systems, etc.)
- Website updates.
Funding Information
The maximum request amount will be $2,500 and the CFJC intends to make grant awards to multiple organizations for capacity building support. The funding pool for this grant cycle will total $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants should fit the following criteria:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, churches, the ICCSD, and government entities
- Those without a 501(c)3 status are encouraged to find a fiscal sponsor to apply
- Significantly serving Johnson County, Iowa.
For more information, visit CFJC.
