Capacity Building Grants for Florida Nonprofits 2025

Capacity building grants help nonprofits strengthen their internal operations so they can serve their communities more effectively. These grants don’t fund direct programs or services—instead, they support improvements in leadership, governance, planning, infrastructure, evaluation, technology, and staff development.

Florida nonprofits—especially smaller or grassroots organizations—can use these opportunities to build their long-term sustainability, upgrade systems, and invest in their people. Below is a comprehensive list of local and national capacity-building grant opportunities relevant to Florida-based organizations in 2025.

1. Collier Community Foundation – 2026 Capacity Grants for Small Nonprofits

Deadline: May 27, 2025
Eligibility:

501(c)(3) serving Collier County, FL
At least two full fiscal years in operation
Operating budget under $3 million
Must adhere to diversity and reporting requirements
Background checks required if working with minors

Focus Areas: Strategic planning, board development, infrastructure, financial management, fundraising and marketing, feasibility studies

Grant Amount: $1,000 to $10,000

Link: Collier Community Foundation

2. The Miami Foundation – Community Grants & Capacity Building Initiatives

Deadline: January 1 – February 28, 2025 (for Community Grants)
Eligibility:

501(c)(3), religious, or government organizations
Must serve residents of Miami-Dade County
Preference for organizations with local programming

Focus Areas: General operating support for innovation, sustainability, and organizational growth. Additional training and coaching are offered outside of direct grants.

Grant Amount: $40,000–$70,000 over two years

Link: Miami Foundation Community Grants

3. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties – Community Impact Grants

Deadline: LOI due December 20, 2024 (expected similar timeline for 2025)
Eligibility: Nonprofits located in or serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Focus Areas: Capacity building for nonprofit leadership, operations, and management through professional coaching, training, and network development

Grant Amount: Up to $75,000 (one-year grants)

Link: Competitive Grantmaking Process

4. Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg – Capacity Building Cohort

Deadline:

Opens: February 26, 2025
Due: March 31, 2025
Awards: Week of June 18, 2025

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) serving South St. Petersburg zip codes 33705, 33711, 33712
Must participate in the Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT)

Focus Areas: Data-informed capacity building such as communications plans, technology, training, and financial systems

Grant Amount: Up to $10,000

Link: Healthy St. Pete Foundation

5. Florida Humanities – Public Humanities Program Grants

Deadline: Letter of Inquiry required
Eligibility: Florida-based 501(c)(3)s or local/tribal governments; preference for orgs with budgets under $500,000

Focus Areas: Organizational capacity for public humanities (exhibits, digital media, events)

Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 (1:1 match required)

Link: Florida Humanities

6. Community Foundation for Northeast Florida – Capacity Building Grants

Deadline: Expected April–May 2025
Eligibility:

501(c)(3)s in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, or St. Johns counties
Budget of at least $100,000 and 2-year operating history

Focus Areas: Strategic planning, evaluation, staff/board training, and partnerships (especially for aging adults or young children)

Grant Amount: Up to $10,000

Link: CFNEF Grants

7. Community Foundation of Sarasota County – Capacity Building Grants

Deadline: Rolling (based on availability)
Eligibility:

501(c)(3) with local service in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or DeSoto counties
Must have an approved Giving Partner profile

Focus Areas: Evaluation systems, leadership development, fundraising tech, and organizational emergencies

Grant Amount: $5,000–$15,000

Link: Sarasota Foundation

8. United Way of West Florida – Mini Grants

Deadline: Guidelines expected midsummer 2025
Eligibility:

Small grassroots nonprofits in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
Not currently funded by UWWF Community Investment

Focus Areas: Accounting services, training, consulting (no salaries or program funding)

Grant Amount: Up to $5,000

Link: UWWF Mini Grants

9. Allegany Franciscan Ministries – Nonprofit Capacity & Leadership Initiative

Deadline: Rolling invitations and open calls
Eligibility: Nonprofits in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Hillsborough, or Pinellas counties

Focus Areas: Leadership development, core operations, peer learning

Grant Amount: $20,000–$50,000 + coaching and training

Link: AFMFL Grants

10. Volunteer Florida – Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF)

Deadline: Late June or early July 2025
Eligibility: Florida nonprofits mobilizing volunteers

Focus Areas: Systems for recruiting, training, and managing skilled volunteers

Grant Amount: $10,000–$25,000

Link: Volunteer Florida

11. Bank of America – Neighborhood Builders® Program

Deadline: April 8 – June 7, 2025 (varies by city)
Eligibility:

501(c)(3)s with revenue of at least $200,000
Must be in Miami, Jacksonville, or Tampa

Focus Areas: Leadership development and unrestricted operating support

Grant Amount:

$200,000 (metro)
$50,000 (suburban)

Link: Bank of America Neighborhood Builders

12. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation – Capacity Building Grants