The Richardton Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the North Dakota Community Foundation, offers an annual grant program to support community-enhancing projects in the Richardton–Taylor area of North Dakota. Established in 1981 by concerned residents, the fund provides a philanthropic avenue for supporting local initiatives and is managed by a dedicated volunteer advisory committee.
This grant program is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organizations and government entities operating within the Richardton–Taylor region. Religious institutions may apply but are restricted to non-denominational projects that benefit the broader community. Organizations lacking nonprofit designation can apply through a qualified fiscal sponsor.
Applications must be submitted through the online grant portal, with the 2025 cycle closing on June 30, 2025. Although the opening date isn't explicitly stated, the opportunity is active and currently accepting submissions. Grants are not awarded to individuals, and preference is given to initiatives serving large portions of the community and those leveraging other funding sources.
Funding may be granted in full or partially at the discretion of the advisory committee. While no minimum or maximum award amounts are listed, applicants should note that operating expenses and multi-year funding requests are considered lower priority.
To apply, organizations must register in the grant portal using their name, EIN, and executive contact details. The application asks for descriptions of the project, its community benefits, intended outcomes, and how funding will be utilized. The entire process is designed to be user-friendly, with the ability to save and return to applications as needed.
For more information, interested applicants can contact Carmen Bohn at mcbohn@ndsupernet.com or John Heinen, the NDCF Western ND Regional Director, at john@NDCF.net or (701) 590-4614. Extensions may be granted by the advisory committee, and future grant cycles are expected to recur annually around the same timeframe.
Emphasize community impact and efforts to secure additional funding.
Contact the advisory committee with any questions, and ensure projects are aligned with community benefit over operating costs or multi-year requests.
