Capacity Building Support Grant
Experience tells us that organizations are more successful in fulfilling their missions when operating with a strong and healthy capacity (i.e. adequate funds, thoughtful planning, effective boards, well trained staff, etc.). Challenges are inevitable, but knowing how to recognize and respond to stresses on capacity will prevent small challenges from escalating into more serious breakdowns and help sustain your organization in the long term.
NAMAC's Capacity Building Support Grant helps organizations plan for and invest in valuable capacity building projects. Offered on an annual basis these grants have been used for projects that strengthen internal operations and systems; support internal governance and leadership development; develop strategic fiscal and human resources; and create innovative strategies for community engagement and support.
"The thirty-year old Nickelodeon Theatre was struggling with an urgent challenge on whether to relocate to a much larger facility and grow in huge steps or stay put. Garnering a NAMAC Capacity Building Support grant helped make it clear to our board, community and staff exactly which path to choose."
- Larry Hembree, Nickelodeon Theatre (Columbia, SC)
How It Works
NAMAC makes awards of up to $3,000 to projects chosen by the selection committee. Projects that receive a NAMAC Capacity Building Support Grant must be completed within the calendar year of the award. No matching funds are required to qualify.Eligibility
Only current organizational members of NAMAC are eligible to apply (*Organizations who received funds from the 2008 NAMAC Capacity Building grant cycle are not eligible to apply). If your organization is not a current member of NAMAC, you may join today. See namac.org/membership for more information.Downloads
- For complete guidelines download the 2009 Request for Proposals
- Cover page (required for application)
Application Deadline
- Friday, September 26, 2008, 5pm PST.
- Submit applications electronically to Amanda Ault, amanda (at) namac.org (Subject: Capacity Building).
