The Capacity Building Grant Program invests 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.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
State: Iowa
City: Des Moines
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The community thrives when the nonprofit sector thrives. The 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 the 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).
Required Documents
- Project budget detailing other sources of funding including your organization’s and/or board’s financial commitment and the amount requested from the Community Foundation.
- List of the organization’s Board of Directors.
- Consultant Work Plan (if applicable), including the hourly rate for the consultant, estimated number of hours for the project, and deliverables.
For more information, visit CFGDM.
