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.

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

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

Grant details

Organizations may only submit one application through the grant portal. Additional applications from the same organization will not be considered. Preview the application questions (PDF) and budget template (Google Sheet) in advance and view the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) for additional information.

New user: Complete the New User Account form to receive login credentials within three business days.
Past user: Access the grant portal using a previously established login credential. If you've forgotten your password, click on Forgot Your Password or click here to reset your password.

As part of the application process, organizations are required to provide the following:

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

Grants are not intended to fund the following:

General operating costs (administrative staff salaries/benefits, rent, utilities, etc.)
- 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.
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

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.

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–1:00 PM

Register for Webinar

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–1:00 PM

Register for Office Hours

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Contact US

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

Community reinvestment

Capacity Grant

March 16, 2026

April 15, 2026

April – June 2026

June 2026

June 2026

July 1, 2026

June 30, 2027

Grant recipients

Alianza Venezolana de Utah

Bridgeway Connections

Club Ability Foundation

Cultural Fire Events

Digital Citizenship Foundation

Domestic Abuse Recovery Solutions

Dreamers Wish Foundation

Friends of the Children - Utah

Live Like Sam Foundation

Mis Raices Foundation of Allan Moreno

Pink Sync

Grant details

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