The Spring Capacity Building Grant Cycle will support the operations, growth, and sustainability of local nonprofit organizations.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Johnson County
State: Iowa
County: Johnson County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Capacity Building as defined by the National Council of Nonprofits, “capacity building is an investment in the effectiveness and future sustainability of a nonprofit.” The CFJC is focusing the 2026 Capacity Building Grants on infrastructure, marketing, and software/technology to support upgrades and updates that will make a long-term impact on the grantee organization and its ability to effectively and efficiently serve their mission.
The Purpose is to support the operations, growth, and sustainability of local nonprofit organizations, especially new, grassroots, and BIPOC-led organizations, through infrastructure, marketing, and software/technology capacity building grants.
Priority Areas
- Infrastructure
- Marketing/Promotional Items
- Software/Technology
Funding Information
The maximum request amount will be $2,500.
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
- Fit within one or more of the CFJC’s priority areas for funding as listed in the section below.
For more information, visit CFJC.
