The capacity-building program is designed to strengthen communities and help organizations fulfill their mission in an effective manner. Ten million dollars will be allocated to this effort over the next five years. Elements of the program will include:

• A minigrant program to provide strategic planning and technical assistance so local communities can jump-start the process of economic development;
• Workshops, knowledge sharing, and other activities to encourage community learning and leadership development;
• ARC outreach efforts that give local communities access to other resources, including nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies; and
• An online resource center for accessing information on funding, grant writing, and best practices.