Hatton Area Community Foundation Gran Program

The Hatton Area Community Foundation was established in 2018 to provide long-term charitable support for Hatton, North Dakota, and the surrounding area. It is structured as a permanent endowment fund, ensuring that earnings are used for grantmaking year after year. The foundation’s purpose is to sustain projects and programs that enhance community life, reflecting the priorities of local residents while benefiting from the administrative structure of the North Dakota Community Foundation. The North Dakota Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation, provides statewide oversight and compliance while leaving local decision-making to community volunteers. The fund is designed to strengthen the quality of life in the Hatton area by awarding grants to eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities. Earnings from the endowment are distributed to support nonprofit projects or public programs that improve community well-being. High priority is given to proposals that directly enhance the quality of life for Hatton residents. While grants to religious organizations are not prohibited, funding is restricted to non-denominational activities that serve the broader community, excluding sectarian projects. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, as well as municipal entities such as schools, park districts, or city governments. This framework ensures both charitable accountability and inclusivity of key public-serving institutions. Grants are not available to individuals, nor are they intended for uses outside the Hatton area. The program guidelines do not set minimum or maximum award levels, and there are no cost-share or match requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of community-serving applicants. The grant application process follows the North Dakota Community Foundation’s online system. Applicants must first create an account on the Grants Portal by providing their organization’s name, EIN, and executive officer information. Once registered, applicants can select the Hatton Area Community Foundation program, complete the form, and upload required documents. The system allows users to save work in progress and return before submitting a final application. Detailed portal instructions cover registration, saving, and submission requirements. Applications are reviewed annually by a local advisory committee, which evaluates submissions based on eligibility, alignment with community needs, and long-term benefit. Grants are then recommended for approval and administered through the North Dakota Community Foundation. While award notification timelines are not specified, the process is conducted once annually, providing predictability for applicants. Applicants seeking assistance can contact Amy Stromsodt, Development Director at the North Dakota Community Foundation, who provides technical guidance and program information. Because the program operates annually, organizations that miss the application cycle must wait until the following year, ensuring a recurring and structured grantmaking opportunity for the Hatton community.

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