Strengthening Capacity Grant


 In this new post-pandemic landscape, this funding aims to equip nonprofits in successfully navigating future challenges in order to fulfill their vision and mission more effectively.

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Purpose


The one-time Strengthening Capacity Grant is a funding project that aims to bolster the effectiveness of Utah-based nonprofit organizations by investing in their internal processes and procedures. Many of the emergency assistance grant opportunities related to the pandemic have now concluded. Although these grants offered a temporary lifeline, a significant number of them did not facilitate capacity-building initiatives aimed at fortifying nonprofits internally. 

Building capacity within nonprofits in this new post-pandemic landscape is important in strengthening organizational health, which in turn supports the services delivered to the broader community. The funding is actively dedicated to aiding nonprofit organizations in crafting an efficient and enduring strategy.

We offer special thanks to IKEA for their collaboration in making this grant opportunity possible.

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Applications


Applications are officially closed for 2024. Please stay connected to hear when the next grant cycle begins.

Organizations may only submit one application through the grants portal. Additional applications from the same organization will not be considered.

  • New User: Complete the New User Account form to receive login credentials within three business days.
  • Past User: Access the portal using a previously established login credential.

Only 501(c)(3) organizations located within, and serving the people of Utah, with an annual operating budget between $125,000 and $500,000 may apply. In an effort to expand opportunities and greater access to resources, organizations who primarily serve communities experiencing social and economic hardships will be prioritized.

The following organizations are ineligible to apply:

  • Fiscal sponsors
  • Current grant recipients
  • Former grant recipients with overdue reports

Focus Areas


Applications must align with one of the following focus areas:



  • Asian Association of Utah
  • Centro de la Familia de Utah
  • Comunidad Materna en Utah
  • CONNECT Summit County
  • Create Reel Change (dba Mental Healthy Utah)
  • Dixie Technical College
  • DOVE Center
  • Full Circle Intertribal Center
  • Holy Cross Ministries of Utah
  • Jewish Family Service
  • Journey of Hope
  • Mental Health America of Utah (dba Peers Empowering Peers)
  • Moab Valley Healthcare Inc (dba Moab Regional Hospital)
  • Mountain Pediatric Psychology Inc
  • New Horizons Crisis Center
  • Park City Community Foundation
  • San Juan County School District Education Foundation
  • Seekhaven Family Crisis
  • The Family Place Utah
  • Uintah Basin Technical College
  • Utah State University Blanding
  • Wasatch Christian School
  • Utah Navajo Health System

Timeline: Key Dates


  • January 16, 2024

    Applications Open

  • March 8, 2024

    Applications Close at 5 PM MST (no exceptions)

  • April & May 2024

    Application Reviews

  • June 2024

    Award Notifications

  • June & July 2024

    Contracts Issued

  • July 2024

    Payments Issued


Contact US


Any questions regarding the grant can be directed to [email protected] or 801-245-7200. Please allow 2-3 business days to receive a response from our team. 

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