Hannaford Area Community Foundation Grant Program

The Hannaford Area Community Foundation was established in 2008 by residents who wanted to ensure long-term charitable support for local projects and nonprofit organizations. It operates as an affiliate of the North Dakota Community Foundation, a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides organizational and financial management for community endowment funds. This affiliation allows Hannaford’s fund to operate under nonprofit law while retaining local oversight and decision-making. The foundation’s mission is to provide a sustainable means of receiving donations and distributing grants to organizations that serve the Hannaford area. Its locally managed endowment ensures that funds are invested and grown over time, creating annual grant opportunities that benefit community life. Past grants have supported a variety of local projects, underscoring the fund’s role in addressing the needs of residents and organizations. Grant eligibility is limited to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations recognized under IRS Code 501(c)(3), as well as to government entities. Projects must serve the Hannaford community directly. Grants are not awarded to individuals, nor are they intended for purposes outside the defined community service area. The guidelines do not indicate a minimum or maximum funding level, nor do they include cost-share or matching requirements, meaning applicants are not required to demonstrate additional funding. Applications are accepted annually from September 1 through October 31. All applicants must use the North Dakota Community Foundation’s online Grants Portal to apply. The application process requires organizations to register with their official name, EIN, and executive officer details before accessing the grant program form. Applicants then complete and submit their proposals online, with the ability to save drafts and return before final submission. Detailed instructions for portal use, including account management, saving, and submission, are provided by the North Dakota Community Foundation. Grant recommendations are made by the Hannaford Area Community Foundation’s local advisory committee, which includes community members serving voluntarily. The committee evaluates each proposal’s eligibility, benefit to the community, and alignment with charitable purposes before forwarding recommendations to the North Dakota Community Foundation for final processing. The fund operates on an annual cycle, with awards typically made after the application review period, although notification dates and performance periods are not specified. Applicants with questions may contact Jill Haugen, Chair of the local advisory committee, at the listed mailing address and phone number in Hannaford. Alternatively, Amy Stromsodt, Development Director at the North Dakota Community Foundation, provides support and additional guidance. Since the program runs annually with a consistent September-to-October window, applicants who miss the deadline must wait until the next cycle, establishing a predictable recurring opportunity for community organizations.

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