Hillsboro Community Foundation Grant

The Hillsboro Community Foundation was established in 2000 to provide lasting financial support for community projects in the Hillsboro, North Dakota area. It is an affiliate of the North Dakota Community Foundation, a statewide 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization that manages charitable assets and ensures compliance with federal and state nonprofit law. This affiliation gives the Hillsboro fund a strong organizational foundation while allowing local residents to guide its activities. The foundation exists to receive donations and direct them toward grants that strengthen the Hillsboro community. Its locally managed endowment creates a permanent pool of charitable resources, enabling annual grantmaking to address evolving needs. Community volunteers manage the fund and are responsible for both building the endowment and recommending grants each year. The structure ensures that local voices determine priorities while leveraging the expertise of the North Dakota Community Foundation. Eligibility for grants is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and to government agencies. Applications must demonstrate clear service to the city of Hillsboro. Individuals are not eligible, and no funding is awarded outside the defined geographic area. The program guidelines do not establish any minimum or maximum award levels, and no cost share or match is required, making the grants broadly accessible to qualifying organizations. Applications are accepted annually between September 1 and November 1. The process is managed online through the North Dakota Community Foundation’s Grants Portal. Applicants must first register with their organization’s name, EIN, and executive officer information before accessing the program application. Once registered, applicants complete and submit the form electronically. The portal allows saving drafts, enabling organizations to complete applications over time. Applications are reviewed by a local advisory committee, which evaluates eligibility, community benefit, and alignment with charitable purposes. Recommendations are then submitted to the North Dakota Community Foundation for processing and oversight. While the foundation does not specify notification timelines or performance periods, the annual cycle ensures regular opportunities for funding. For questions, applicants may contact Amy Stromsodt, Development Director at the North Dakota Community Foundation, who provides program assistance and technical guidance. Organizations that miss the November 1 deadline must wait until the next annual cycle beginning in September, establishing a predictable and recurring timeline for the program.

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