Emerado Community Endowment Fund

The Emerado Community Endowment Fund Grant is provided through the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF), a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization classified under IRS Code 501(c)(3). This fund was created in 2014 by concerned residents of Emerado, North Dakota, to support local community projects and nonprofit initiatives. Managed by a volunteer advisory committee, the fund accepts donations and distributes grants from its earnings to eligible entities serving Emerado. The fund supports organizations that are designated as 501(c)(3) nonprofits or qualifying government entities such as schools, park districts, or municipal bodies that directly serve the Emerado area. Its primary goal is to improve the quality of life within the community through grants that can support a range of initiatives including community development, youth engagement, education, and recreational opportunities. Applications are accepted annually from May 1 through June 30. The process is conducted through an online grants portal where applicants must first register by providing their organization’s name, EIN, and executive officer's name. After registering, applicants can access the application, save their progress, and submit their completed materials by the deadline. No specific award amounts are listed; the number and size of grants depend on the earnings of the fund. There are no matching requirements. Although no explicit application questions are disclosed, applicants should be prepared to provide standard organizational details and project descriptions. The estimated time to complete the application is one to two hours. Grant decisions are recommended by the local advisory committee and funds are disbursed thereafter. Interested applicants can contact Brandon Baumbach at 218-791-0909 or reach out to Amy Stromsodt, Development Director at NDCF, at 701-795-1531. More information, including application instructions and login details, can be accessed via the NDCF Grants Portal.

A tips and instructions PDF is available through the Grants Portal.