Flasher Area Community Foundation Grants

The Flasher Area Community Foundation (FACF) provides critical grantmaking support to southern Morton County, North Dakota, aiming to uplift the region through investments in community-based projects. Operating under the umbrella of the North Dakota Community Foundation, FACF facilitates funding opportunities that strengthen local nonprofits, public agencies, and community-serving organizations. With a strong regional focus and an emphasis on equitable resource distribution, the foundation seeks to empower entities that often face funding access limitations. FACF offers grants through two annual cycles—Spring and Fall—with clearly designated timelines and funding availability. For 2025, the Spring round had a March 31st deadline and made available $72,000 in total grant funds. The Fall round allows applications from July 1 through October 13, 2025, offering a total of $138,446 in funding. Grants are open to organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt by the IRS, as well as to government agencies. Organizations without nonprofit status are encouraged to partner with a qualified fiscal sponsor, for which guidance can be requested from the Foundation. The scope of FACF funding is intentionally broad, prioritizing projects that address general community needs in southern Morton County. Emphasis is placed on proposals that serve a larger share of the county population or come from groups with limited access to other sources of funding. While the foundation does not fund individuals, political activities, or multi-year pledges, it welcomes applications for community-enhancing initiatives such as playgrounds, tree planting, emergency services support, and food pantries. It does, however, place lower priority on initiatives that are typically supported through tax revenue or that originate from national organizations. FACF maintains specific guidelines on project eligibility and funding use. For example, religious organizations may only apply for non-sectarian activities that benefit the broader community, such as food assistance. Day-to-day operational costs, such as salaries or rent, are generally discouraged, though not explicitly prohibited. Approved grant requests may receive partial or full funding depending on the discretion of the Advisory Committee, and deadline extensions or additional rounds may be introduced as needed. The application process is hosted via FACF’s online grant portal. Interested applicants must first review the eligibility criteria, then register by creating an account with details such as their organization’s name, EIN, and executive leadership. After registration, users can access the grant portal to complete and submit their applications. The system allows applicants to save progress and return later. Any organizations unsure about which program to apply for are encouraged to reach out to the foundation directly via email at [email protected]. FACF’s review process involves a local advisory committee that evaluates each submission for community impact, organizational capacity, and alignment with the foundation’s regional goals. While exact timelines for notification and award disbursement are not provided, successful applicants will be notified following the close of the grant cycle. The program is recurring annually, with predictable Spring and Fall rounds expected in subsequent years.

Priority is given to proposals that serve more residents or come from organizations with limited funding access.