The Toledo Neighborhood Capacity Building Institute (TNCBI) program will run October 2026 through June 2027.
TNCBI is designed to build support for neighborhood revitalization through engaging select nonprofit organizations to build capacity in strategic areas for effective neighborhood revitalization and sustainability.
New Community Development Block Grant applicants must have completed or be registered for TNCBI before receiving funding.
To Apply
Applicants should be ready to provide information about their:
- Organization and Mission
- Communities and populations served
- Current programs and services
- Board and leadership structure
- Organizational strengths and capacity-building needs
- Current funding and financial structure
- Organization goals for participating in TNCBI
- 501(c)3 verification
Questions? Call 419-245-1400
Apply Here
What to Expect
Weekly sessions from October 2026 through June 2027 will provide:
Interactive Learning with subject matter experts and community development professionals
Technical Assistance to help organizations address specific needs
Peer Learning with Toledo nonprofit leaders
Practical Application including tools, plans, policies, strategies, and more
Capstone Project that demonstrates how TNCBI program will strengthen community impact
Program Framework
Leadership & Governance
- Board Development
- Leadership Development
- Effective Meetings
- Succession Planning
Strategic & Organizational Development
- Mission and Vision
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Infrastructure
- Sustainability
Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Financial Policy
- Internal Controls
- Financial Readiness
Funding & Resource Development
- Grant Writing
- Fund Development
- Fundraising
- Funding REadiness
Partnerships & Communication
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Marketing
- Storytelling
- Communications
- Community Relationships