North Dakota Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity is designed to assist county agricultural fair associations in North Dakota with infrastructure improvements to enhance the resilience and sustainability of their fairgrounds and facilities.

The Community Foundation's Community Opportunity Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life across Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk County by supporting programs, projects, and activities in areas such as Community & Human Services, Environmental Sustainability, and Human Rights. The program is designed to conserve natural resources, promote human services, and encourage understanding and respect for human rights through various means, including education and conflict resolution. A preference is given to new projects or programs and/or new grant applicants. The grants are available to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public entities like libraries and schools, or units of government that meet the eligibility criteria.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

The Otto Bremer Trust is a private charitable trust based in St. Paul, Minn. Created in 1944 by Otto Bremer, it is committed to supporting a better quality of life for residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Since its founding, OBT has invested nearly $1 billion and provides ~$105 million annually to nonprofit organizations in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Applications are due on a rolling basis on these dates: February 4, 2024; April 4, 2024; June 6, 2024; August 1, 2024. - General Operations Application: General operations grants provide unrestricted funding that enables an organization to carry out its mission. Typical uses could include support for an organization’s administrative and infrastructure costs, maintaining core programs and/or staffing. This application is for organizations seeking $75,000 or more in general operations support. - General Operations Short Application: This application is for organizations seeking general operations support of less than $75,000. - Restricted Application: Restricted grants provide funding for a specific program or project. These funds may not be used for other purposes, although a portion may be utilized for overhead or indirect costs of administering the program or project. - Capital Application: Capital grants support constructing, repairing, renovating, or rehabilitating an organization’s physical space. Capital grants can also support the purchase of equipment necessary for an organization to carry out its work.

The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) is currently accepting applications for its Statewide Greatest Needs Grants, which aims to address diverse needs across all counties in North Dakota. While the foundation does not specify a narrow area of focus, it evaluates each project on its individual merits, striving for equitable distribution of grants across the state's geographic regions. This approach aligns with the foundation's mission to support various community-driven initiatives where funding is most needed, reflecting a broad strategic priority to uplift communities throughout North Dakota without rigid thematic constraints. The grants are designed to support eligible organizations including IRS-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt groups, government agencies (such as park or school districts), or organizations with a fiscal sponsor. The target beneficiaries are the people within North Dakota communities who will be served by these programs, with an emphasis on local involvement and support. Impact goals are centered around the number of people served and the overall positive effect a program will have on the community, ensuring that the foundation's grants contribute meaningfully to local development and well-being. In prioritizing grant requests, NDCF places emphasis on helping applicants with limited access to other funding sources, indicating a strategic focus on underserved initiatives. Low priority is given to projects already substantially supported by government, or those that should be provided for by taxes, as well as sectarian projects and grants to national organizations. The foundation explicitly denies grants to organizations involved in influencing legislation, propaganda, political campaigns, or those that threaten significant controversy, reflecting a commitment to non-political and unifying community efforts. Expected outcomes include leveraging additional support for projects, fostering local involvement, and creating a significant positive impact on the community. Board members review factors such as the potential for a grant to attract further funding, the level of local engagement, and how the program complements or duplicates existing community organizations. Grants are generally $5,000 or less, with a range of $1,000 to $10,000, and while a grant duration is not specified, organizations can reapply annually. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by providing essential funding to locally driven, underserved projects, they can foster broader community support and achieve sustainable positive change, avoiding areas adequately covered by other funding streams.

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Dunn County, North Dakota, to support community-based projects that benefit a wide range of local residents.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Richardton–Taylor area of North Dakota for community-enhancing projects that benefit the broader community.

This grant provides funding to North Dakota organizations for innovative community-based projects that address persistent local challenges through new strategies and partnerships.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for projects that enhance community engagement and support youth initiatives in the Arthur, North Dakota area.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government agencies to implement community improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Bowman and Slope counties, North Dakota.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations that own or manage historic opera houses in North Dakota, providing financial support for essential infrastructure improvements to preserve these cultural venues and ensure their safety for public events.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Powers Lake area for community projects that enhance public services and improve quality of life.

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

This funding supports nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists in enhancing their artistic skills and teaching abilities through participation in various arts-related learning activities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Grant County, North Dakota, for community projects that enhance local quality of life and benefit a broad range of residents.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that benefit the residents of Towner County, North Dakota, focusing on civic, cultural, educational, and social services.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that directly benefit the Hannaford community through local projects and initiatives.