Over $2.5 billion
CAP Grants has already put major new resources into individuals, groups, organizations, and projects across the country.
CAP Grants
Funding that moves
opportunity forward
The CAP Grants program has provided over $2.5 billion in new resources. CAP 2026 provides funding of up to $2,500,000 — for individuals, groups, organizations, and projects advancing progress.
Up to $2,500,000
CAP 2026 provides funding of up to $2,500,000 for approved applications — whether you apply as an individual or for a group, organization, or project.
Grants, not loans
Selected awards are grants. You do not repay a CAP grant. Applying does not create debt.
Part of a larger mission
Center for American Progress also advances research, policy, and community programs — grants are one direct path.
How awards work
Clear process. Real review.
Every CAP Grants application is reviewed as a file — purpose, need or project scope, and how funds would be used. Not every application is selected. When an award is made, it is a grant, not a loan.
- Submit a complete application online
- Coordinator contact within 24 hours
- Verification when the file requires it
- Award decision communicated by email
Start your CAP file
Applications for CAP 2026 are open. Tell us what you need funded — and who benefits.