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Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants

Funder St. Croix Valley Foundation

Due Date Aug 31, 2026

Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants invest in leadership development, future-focused planning, updated systems, and sector-wide collaboration to help organizations grow, sustain impact, and adapt.

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At a Glance

Amount

$10,000 - $250,000

Applicant Location

SCVF’s six-county service area: Chisago and Washington (MN); Burnett, Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce (WI).

Fund Types

  • Capacity Building

Disciplines

  • Dance
  • Design
  • Film / Video
  • Folk & Traditional Arts
  • Humanities
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Literature
  • Media Arts
  • Music
  • Other
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts

What Is It?

Capacity building grants invest in an organization's ability to grow, sustain impact, and adapt with four funding areas: Experiences – learning and professional growth for nonprofit leaders and staff, up to $10,000; Planning – strategic assessments and planning to chart a path forward, up to $25,000; Implementation – putting a clear capacity-building plan into action, up to $100,000; System-Wide Infrastructure – shared tools and collaborations that strengthen the entire sector, up to $250,000

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Who Can Apply?

Applicants must: be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in existence for at least five years; have a current IRS Form 990 on file; be located in SCVF’s six-county service area: Chisago and Washington (MN); Burnett, Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce (WI).

When To Apply?

Due Date: Aug 31, 2026

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About the Funder

St. Croix Valley Foundation

Community Foundation

Hudson

About

A community foundation that strengthens the St. Croix Valley by connecting generosity with community needs and opportunities for lasting impact.

Website

https://www.scvfoundation.org/

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