PLEASE NOTE: IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE HAVE PAUSED OUR DIRECT GRANT-MAKING PROGRAMS TO FOCUS OUR RESOURCES ON A SHORT-TERM RELIEF RESPONSE.  

Capacity Grants are multi-year, matching grants for organizations that are expanding their staff and operations, based on a strategic plan for  growth. Requests may be made to execute selected portions of an  organization’s strategic plan or other long-term effort to expand and  strengthen the organization’s resources. Funding in this category may  support new, non-program staff positions and consultancies; components  of new fundraising, marketing, and/or earned income initiatives; and  capital projects.  

For technical support, contact Submittable at support@submittable.com.  
For general inquiries, contact the UMEZ Cultural Investments team at culture@umez.org.