North Dakota grants for Nonprofits

The 2024 Northwest Ohio Nonprofit Excellence Awards, presented by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation and The Blade in partnership with The Center for Nonprofit Resources, aim to honor and recognize outstanding nonprofit organizations and their achievements. This program aligns with the foundation's mission by fostering excellence and impact within the nonprofit sector, ultimately strengthening the community. The awards are structured to identify and celebrate best practices across various operational and programmatic areas, reinforcing a strategic priority to support robust and effective community-based initiatives. The program targets nonprofit organizations operating in northwest Ohio or southeast Michigan, with a focus on those demonstrating exceptional collaborative programming, strategic action, or organizational operations. The overall impact goal is to elevate the standard of nonprofit work, encourage innovative solutions to community challenges, and promote sustainable organizational health. By recognizing these achievements, the awards intend to inspire further excellence and positive community change, ultimately benefiting the residents of these regions. The awards have specific priorities and focuses across three categories: "Excellence in Collaborative Programming," "Excellence in Strategic Action," and "Excellence in Organizational Operations." Collaborative Programming prioritizes joint initiatives that leverage multiple partners to deliver excellent service, reach underserved audiences, and avoid duplication. Strategic Action highlights organizations that have strategically expanded programming or pivoted to new service delivery models, emphasizing data-driven approaches and alignment with community-wide planning. Organizational Operations recognizes overall excellence, particularly demonstrating active involvement by staff, board, volunteers, and constituents, with a focus on strong governance, financial management, fundraising, and community impact evaluation. Expected outcomes include improved service delivery to residents, enhanced community impact through creative partnerships, and more efficient resource utilization. Measurable results for Collaborative Programming focus on how projects are evaluated and the positive results achieved. For Strategic Action, success is measured by how the strategic change addressed a need, its sustainability, and metrics illustrating impact. For Organizational Operations, outcomes are demonstrated through examples of best practices in governance, financial management, fundraising, and how outcome data is used to achieve the mission and impact the community. The awards provide a $7,500 unrestricted grant from the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, a $1,000 unrestricted grant from The Andersons, and a half-page ad in The Blade, offering tangible support and recognition to further enable winning organizations to achieve their missions.

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical assistance to schools, government entities, and non-profits for projects that promote energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy initiatives.

This funding initiative provides financial support for innovative projects that enhance oil recovery methods in North Dakota, particularly targeting collaborations between oil operators, service companies, and research institutions.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Dunn County, North Dakota, to support community-based projects that benefit a wide range of local residents.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Richardton–Taylor area of North Dakota for community-enhancing projects that benefit the broader community.

This grant provides funding to North Dakota organizations for innovative community-based projects that address persistent local challenges through new strategies and partnerships.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for projects that enhance community engagement and support youth initiatives in the Arthur, North Dakota area.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government agencies to implement community improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Bowman and Slope counties, North Dakota.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Powers Lake area for community projects that enhance public services and improve quality of life.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Grant County, North Dakota, for community projects that enhance local quality of life and benefit a broad range of residents.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that benefit the residents of Towner County, North Dakota, focusing on civic, cultural, educational, and social services.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that directly benefit the Hannaford community through local projects and initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Dakota to improve education and community well-being in rural areas through programs focused on curriculum development, educator training, and behavioral health services in schools.

This funding opportunity assists arts and non-arts organizations in North Dakota in improving accessibility for all audiences, especially individuals with disabilities, by providing financial support for enhancing their programs and facilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for infrastructure projects in North Dakota communities affected by mineral development, focusing on areas such as housing, health, safety, and education.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that serve the community in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, with a focus on initiatives benefiting youth, seniors, and overall community development.