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North Dakota grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 38 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
Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant
$175,000
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This grant provides funding to partnerships between educator preparation programs and local education agencies in North Dakota to improve literacy instruction and outcomes for disadvantaged students from birth through grade 12.

Education
Nonprofits
Region 08 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
$500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, tribal, and local governments, as well as eligible institutions, to develop and improve programs for wetland protection and management in the Rocky Mountain region.

Environment
State governments
Accessibility Grant Program
$2,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Dakota organizations and groups working to improve accessibility in arts programming and facilities for individuals with disabilities.

Arts
City or township governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – 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
Professional Development Grant
$120,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the skills of agricultural educators in the Midwest, enabling them to develop impactful programs that promote sustainable farming practices and support local farmers and ranchers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) Service Grant
$700,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in North Dakota that aim to improve access to mental health services for children and adolescents, particularly in underserved and rural areas, by integrating behavioral health into pediatric primary care through telehealth.

Health
Nonprofits
Pesticide Harmonization Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to agricultural commodity groups in North Dakota to address pesticide registration issues and improve access to essential crop protection products.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Minor Use Pesticide Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides funding for research and evaluation projects that help secure pesticide registrations for minor crops in North Dakota, targeting qualified universities and researchers while excluding pesticide manufacturers and distributors.

Environment
Individuals
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
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
Community Arts Access Grant Program 2026
$4,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for arts-related activities in North Dakota, targeting nonprofit organizations, unincorporated groups, and public entities to enhance community engagement and appreciation of the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY24 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2024

Date Added

Mar 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities in specific states and territories to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering, aligning with the needs of the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Women's Fund Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2024

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

The Women's Fund Grant Program, aligned with the mission to empower girls and women to achieve economic, social, and political equality, invites applications for programming support grants. The program focuses on raising awareness of challenges faced by girls and women, supporting leadership and confidence-building opportunities, and encouraging philanthropy among women. Preference is given to new projects or programs and new grant applicants. Successful past grants include driver's education for independence, music program expansions, shelter for homeless families, and support for victims of assault and trafficking.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
2025 Community Arts Access Tier 1 & 2 Grant Program
$4,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Sep 27, 2024

Date Added

May 29, 2024

The North Dakota Council on the Arts offers the Community Arts Access Tier 1 & 2 grant, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, to support arts activities such as festivals, exhibitions, and performances by eligible North Dakota-based nonprofit and public entities, with the aim of enhancing programming quality, expanding audiences, and promoting arts appreciation within the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Innovation Grants
Contact for amount
BU.S.h Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides flexible funding to individuals and organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and 23 Native nations to develop and implement innovative ideas that drive positive change in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Humanities North Dakota General Grants
$10,000
Humanities North Dakota
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

Humanities North Dakota offers general grants ranging from $2,001 to $10,000 to support projects centered in the humanities. These projects must explore critical issues, involve humanities scholars, and be designed to attract and engage a public audience. Formats for these projects can vary widely and may include lectures, discussions, exhibits, interpretations of performances, living history presentations, book or film discussions, oral histories, radio, video, and film documentary productions, language preservation projects, and teacher seminars. The goal is to bring the humanities off campuses and into communities, promoting a deeper understanding of human values, cultures, and history. Close Date: Rolling based on project start dates: April 1 projects: March 1 July 1 projects: June 1 November 1 projects: October 1

Humanities
Nonprofits
Tribal Solar Gap Fund
$250,000
Tribal Energy Alternatives – Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for solar energy projects that enhance energy independence and benefit low-to-moderate income communities.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations