Community reinvestment
Capacity Grant
Utahns thrive when our nonprofit organizations succeed. The capacity grant provides funding to recently established nonprofit organizations to invest in and assist with sound operations, strong governance, and community resilience.
Grant funds are designed to support and enhance foundational structures within an organization, which will result in more robust ways to address community needs. By creating efficiencies in board development, human resource management, marketing and communications, and strategic planning, nonprofit organizations will establish pathways that better enable them to fulfill their mission.
Funding is provided through a partnership with IKEA.
Applications are closed.
March 16, 2026
Applications Opened
April 15, 2026
Applications Closed at 5 p.m.
April – June 2026
Application Reviews
June 2026
Award Notifications
June 2026
Grantee Orientation Meeting
July 1, 2026
Projects Start
June 30, 2027
Projects End
Community reinvestment
Capacity Grant
Utahns thrive when our nonprofit organizations succeed. The capacity grant provides funding to recently established nonprofit organizations to invest in and assist with sound operations, strong governance, and community resilience.
Grant funds are designed to support and enhance foundational structures within an organization, which will result in more robust ways to address community needs. By creating efficiencies in board development, human resource management, marketing and communications, and strategic planning, nonprofit organizations will establish pathways that better enable them to fulfill their mission.
Funding is provided through a partnership with IKEA.
Applications ARE closeD.
March 16, 2026
Applications Opened
April 15, 2026
Applications Closed at 5 P.M.
April – June 2026
Application Reviews
June 2026
Award Notifications
June 2026
Grantee Orientation Meeting
July 1, 2026
Projects Start
June 30, 2027
Projects End
Organizations may only submit one application through the grant portal. Additional applications from the same organization will not be considered. Preview the application questions and budget template in advance and view the frequently asked questions for additional information.
- 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. Reset a password by clicking on Forgot Your Password.
As part of the application process, organizations are required to provide the following:
- IRS determination letter
- Form W-9
- Project budget
Applications must align with at least one of the focus areas. While organizations may select more than one, we encourage organizations to consider the feasibility of projects with multiple focuses.
- Board development: Developing board policies and procedures to provide effective oversight and strategic decision-making to govern the organization.
- Human resource management: Implementing strategies and professional development opportunities that foster a more connected and engaged workplace, where employees feel valued and integrated into the organizational culture.
- Marketing and communications: Investing in tools and resources to disseminate information responsively and to execute accessible communication strategies.
- Strategic planning: Collaborating with key stakeholders to establish multi-year priorities and measurable objectives that will direct and further the organization's work.
- Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Organizations must have been established between 2020–2024, which is determined by the effective date of exemption listed on the IRS determination letter.
- Organizations must have an active status as a domestic nonprofit corporation in the state of Utah through the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
- Organizations must be able to maintain a separation of duties among the following positions (i.e., these roles must be held by different individuals within the organization):
- Executive director
- Program manager/coordinator (or equivalent)
- Finance manager/coordinator (or equivalent)
The following organizations are ineligible to apply:
- Fiscal sponsors
- Former grant recipients with overdue reports
Organizations may request between $5,000–$10,000.
Projects must run between July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Grants are not intended to fund the following:
- General operating costs (administrative staff salaries/benefits, rent, utilities, etc.) *
- Direct services or programs
- Debt reduction
- Fundraising events (awards, galas, campaigns, etc.)
- Endowments
- Gift cards
- Certifications, scholarships or tuition fees
- Out-of-state travel
- Political or lobbying activities
- Capital expenses or maintenance
* Note: Funds may pay for part-time staff salaries and benefits for time spent solely on the grant project, outside of their normally scheduled hours. This includes part-time staff who work additional hours to complete the project or temporary employees hired solely to carry out the project.
The evaluation committee consists of an independent review panel. They will review applications based on the rubric and following criteria:
- Project plan
- Project goals
- Project alignment
All applications will be vetted for basic grant eligibility. The rubric is meant to ensure that all committee members are evaluating the same criteria.
Grant recipients must complete the following as part of the reporting process:
- Interim meeting (complete by January 29, 2027)
- Final report (due by July 31, 2027)
Future funding from the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs is contingent upon complying with the parameters of this grant program. If awarded, organizations are required to participate in an orientation meeting prior to contracts and payments being issued.
Organizations are also responsible for informing the division of any substantial changes to grant activities, which must be approved before the continued expenditure of funds.
Applications
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.
Need Support?
WEBINAR: Join the division for an information session to learn about the eligibility requirements, funding priorities, application process and expectations for grant recipients.
March 27 | Noon–1 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS: Meet with the division during virtual office hours to seek clarification and receive additional support on the capacity grant.
April 3 & April 10 | Noon–12:30 p.m.
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Need Support?
WEBINAR: Join the division for an information session to learn about the eligibility requirements, funding priorities, application process and expectations for grant recipients.
March 27 | Noon–1 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS: Meet with the division during virtual office hours to seek clarification and receive additional support on the capacity grant.
April 3 & April 10 | Noon–12:30 p.m.
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Nearly 40% of statewide population growth over the last decade is from racially and ethnically diverse communities. We work with state-wide partners to create thriving environments in the face of a changing demographic landscape.
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We pride ourselves in serving Utah's racially and ethnically diverse communities, which make up 22% of the state's total population. In this work, we build proximity with communities and foster open spaces for dialogue to address intersectional experiences that include gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, and disability.
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Our staff continues to serve you while working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DIVERSE POPULATION GROWTH SINCE 2010
Nearly 40% of statewide population growth over the last decade is from racially and ethnically diverse communities. We work with state-wide partners to create thriving environments in the face of a changing demographic landscape.
PERCENTAGE OF DIVERSE POPULATION IN UTAH
We pride ourselves in serving Utah's racially and ethnically diverse communities, which make up 22% of the state's total population. In this work, we build proximity with communities and foster open spaces for dialogue to address intersectional experiences that include gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, and disability.
OUR PARTNERS IN THIS WORK
With over 50 partners spanning from government, non-profits, philanthropists, and other private and public sectors, we commit to advancing opportunity in collaborative ways.
The State of Equity in Utah
Equity Learning Resources
We believe that education builds awareness and can create the understanding necessary to identify solutions and unify efforts in a collaborative way.
How We Engage Communities
We prioritize engagement opportunities by interacting with community groups, government-oriented organizations, and ongoing initiatives to build trusting relationships, feedback loops, and co-create solutions to community needs.
