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North Dakota grants for Nonprofits

Explore 142 grant opportunities

Special Projects Grant Program
$1,500
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2024

This program provides financial support for artistic events and projects that engage the North Dakota community, targeting individual artists and local nonprofit organizations.

Arts
City or township governments
Minot Area Community Foundation Grants Program
Contact for amount
Minot Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to qualified charities in the greater Minot area for projects and programs that address community needs and promote collaboration among nonprofits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Bismarck-Mandan area and Western North Dakota to support innovative projects that address community needs and promote lasting positive change.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Base Enhancement Grant Program
$600,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, economic development groups, and local governments in North Dakota to enhance military readiness and community integration around Minot Air Force Base, Grand Forks Air Force Base, and Fargo Air National Guard facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Child Care Grant: Infant/Toddler โ€“ New Capacity
$20,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to child care program owners to expand their facilities by adding spaces for infants or toddlers, addressing the critical need for more early childhood care options in the state.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
North Dakota Child Care Facility Improvement Grants
$20,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding supports licensed child care providers in North Dakota to improve their facilities and meet health and safety standards, ensuring they can continue to operate effectively.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Grow Child Care Grant: High Needs County - New License
$100,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help individuals establish new licensed child care facilities in high-needs counties, increasing access to child care services for families in those areas.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund (ADD)
$500,000
North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to businesses in North Dakota focused on developing value-added agriculture initiatives that enhance economic growth, create jobs, and utilize local agricultural products.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Robert E. Herman Charitable Trust
Contact for amount
Robert E. Herman Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in North Dakota focused on improving the lives of children, enhancing education, and promoting health and human services.

Education
Nonprofits
Humanities North Dakota Grant Program
$10,000
Humanities North Dakota
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 to support small-scale humanities projects, such as public discussions and local history initiatives, making cultural programming more accessible in communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Kenmare Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Kenmare Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community projects that improve the quality of life in Kenmare and its surrounding areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Dakota Technical Skills Training Grant
$6,000,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 8, 2024

This funding supports program providers and employers in creating or expanding training programs for displaced workers, focusing on new skills development, staff upskilling, and workforce automation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
ND250 Community Initiatives Grant
$10,000
North Dakota 250th Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in North Dakota for community projects and events that celebrate the state's contributions to American history and promote democratic values in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Grow Child Care Grant: High Needs County - Expansion
$100,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to licensed child care program owners in high-needs counties to expand their facilities by increasing capacity or relocating, thereby improving child care availability in their communities.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Wishek Area Community Foundation Grants to improve the Quality of Life in North Dakota
Contact for amount
Wishek Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

The Wishek Area Community Foundation is accepting grant applications until 10/15/2024 from IRS recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and government-affiliated entities in the Wishek area, excluding individuals and day-to-day operations, to fund projects that enhance community life.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Drayton Area Community Foundation Grant Program
$2,000
Drayton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Jun 20, 2024

The Drayton Area Community Foundation offers grants to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations and government agencies within a 10-mile radius of Drayton, prioritizing projects that serve the community, have local support, and make a significant impact, but does not fund day-to-day operations or individual requests.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments