Mott-Regent Community Foundation Grants

The Mott-Regent Community Foundation, established through the Ishmael and Rose Diede estate, operates under the umbrella of the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF), a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. This local endowment is designed to support the Mott-Regent area through annual grants that fund projects aimed at enhancing the community’s quality of life. The Foundation is managed by a volunteer advisory committee that is responsible for building the fund and recommending grants. The committee welcomes donations to strengthen the fund’s impact and invites donors to explore gift planning, bequest options, and special asset contributions through NDCF’s support services. In 2025, the Mott-Regent Community Foundation will conduct two grant rounds—spring and fall—each distributing $25,000 in additional funding made possible by a significant donation from Grid United’s Community Investment Program (CIP). Grid United is an independent transmission company that has partnered with NDCF to bolster the foundation’s endowment earnings and expand its grantmaking capacity. The spring application deadline is April 28, 2025, and the fall deadline is September 29, 2025. Eligible organizations may apply to both grant cycles. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, government agencies, or groups with a qualifying fiscal sponsor. Applicants must serve the Mott, Regent, or surrounding areas. Religious organizations are eligible only if their activities are non-denominational and benefit the broader community. The foundation prioritizes projects that serve a large number of residents and encourage or demonstrate co-funding. Lower priority is given to multi-year funding requests and those seeking general operating expenses. Grants or scholarships to individuals are not eligible. The application process begins with a review of the guidelines, followed by registration on the foundation’s online grant portal. Applicants must provide their organization’s name, EIN, and executive officer's name. After account creation, applicants can access and complete the online form. Applications can be saved and returned to for later editing. If a user cannot locate the grant opportunity online, they are encouraged to contact the foundation for assistance. Grants may be awarded in full or in part, depending on the decision of the local advisory committee. Extensions can also be granted at their discretion. The local committee includes representatives from both Mott and Regent, with contact details provided for further inquiries. The primary point of contact for questions related to applications is Morgan Kouba, who can be reached via email at morgankouba@gmail.com. For anonymous giving or complex gifts, applicants are directed to John Heinen, NDCF Western ND Regional Director, reachable at John@NDCF.net or (701) 590-4614. Applications for the Fall 2025 round open on July 1 and close on September 29, 2025. This opportunity is not rolling but is recurring, as indicated by the biannual grant rounds. The next expected cycle after Fall 2025 will occur in Spring 2026. The foundation encourages community engagement in promoting the fund and shares regular reports and brochures to maintain transparency and invite participation.

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