Minnewaukan Community Endowment Fund Program

The Minnewaukan Community Endowment Fund is a local grant program established in 1981 to support community-based projects in the Minnewaukan area. It operates under the North Dakota Community Foundation, a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The fund is overseen by a volunteer local advisory committee focused on fundraising and recommending grant awards. This grant opportunity is designed for organizations that serve the Minnewaukan community. Eligible applicants include nonprofits recognized under IRS code 501(c)(3) and entities affiliated with city or state government such as schools and park districts. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Religious organizations may only receive funding for non-denominational activities that benefit the entire community. Funding is allocated annually, with a submission deadline of July 15 each year. Multi-year funding commitments are not permitted, but organizations may reapply annually provided prior reporting requirements have been fulfilled. Day-to-day operational expenses may receive lower priority in funding decisions. All grants are awarded at the discretion of the advisory committee. Applications are submitted through an online Grants Portal, where users must register by providing organizational details including EIN and executive officer information. Once registered, applicants can access the application form, which may be saved and completed over time. Specific application questions were not detailed, but applicants should ensure they clearly outline their project and its community impact. For assistance, applicants can contact Kara Geiger, the Development Director at NDCF, via email at Kara@NDCF.net or by phone at 701-222-8349. The program does not operate on a rolling basis but is expected to recur annually, with the next cycle anticipated in July 2026. Interested applicants should plan accordingly and check back around June for updates and confirmation.

Review guidelines, use Grants Portal, ensure prior reporting is completed before reapplying