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North Dakota Business and Commerce Grants

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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
2025 Bush Fellowship
$150,000
BU.S.h Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This fellowship provides up to $150,000 over two years to individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are committed to personal growth as leaders and driving equitable, large-scale change in their communities.

Business and Commerce
County governments
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
Agriculture Infrastructure Grant -Utility Improvement
$350,000
North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

Administered by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, this grant focuses on utility improvements necessary for the support of value-added agriculture businesses. It offers financial assistance for water and wastewater line improvements, as well as electrical and gas supply enhancements to accommodate the unique needs of agriculture businesses aiming for development or expansion. Grants are available up to $350,000 or 80% of the utility project cost, with a commitment to supporting projects that bolster the infrastructure required for sustainable agriculture growth and efficiency. Rolling application. Deadline is 04/01/2025 unless funds are depleted earlier

Agriculture
Small businesses
Equity-Based Operating Grants
$67,000
Arts Midwest
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

Arts Midwest is offering Cultural Sustainability: Equity-Based Operating Grants of up to $67,000 to small arts and culture organizations rooted in communities of color, providing general operating support for those with annual expenses up to $500,000 in selected states.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation
$275,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2024

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation program proposals to advance bird species and habitat conservation. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of this program is to help address the loss of 3 billion birds since 1970 by supporting projects that conserve, restore, or enhance grassland, wetland, sage-steppe, and coastal habitats for birds, or gather lacking bird population data with innovative methods, with an emphasis in focal geographies. Priorities Bird populations typically require a series of different seasonal or local habitats for their breeding, stopover, and wintering periods. Degradation, fragmentation, and loss of habitat can negatively impact bird populations, highlighting the need to implement science-driven and strategic conservation. With geographic focal areas that span major migratory routes in Alaska and along the north–south axis of the central United States, including the Gulf Coast, the program focuses on improving habitat quality and quantity for both migratory and non-migratory bird populations. Funding Information Grant awards will typically range from $100,000 to $275,000. Funded projects should be completed within two years following finalization of a grant agreement.  Geographic Focus Projects must occur in a major migratory route ranging from the northern slope of Alaska to the north-south axis of the central United States, including the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. Funding is limited to the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Eligiblity Criteria Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, U.S. federal government agencies, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, tribal governments and organizations, and educational institutions. Ineligible applicants include businesses, unincorporated individuals, and international organizations. For more information, visit NFWF.

Environment
County governments
Agriculture Infrastructure Grant - Roadway and Bridge Improvement
$1,250,000
North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This grant program, overseen by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture in consultation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), is dedicated to supporting infrastructure improvements for roadways and bridges. It aims to facilitate the development or expansion of new or existing value-added agriculture businesses by enhancing access and transportation infrastructure. Political subdivisions are invited to apply for funding to undertake corridor improvements on county and township roadways and improvements to bridges that provide access to value-added agriculture businesses. The program commits to awarding grants up to $1,250,000 or 80% of the project cost, prioritizing projects that demonstrate significant potential for economic impact on the agriculture sector. Rolling application. Deadline is 04/01/2025 unless funds are depleted earlier

Agriculture
Small businesses
Professional Development Grant Program 2025
$1,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2024

Date Added

Jun 5, 2024

The Professional Development grant program is a reimbursement grant program that provides up to $1,000 for North Dakota nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, individual artists, and arts educators to engage in arts-related learning activities. Donor Name: North Dakota Council on the Arts State: North Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 06/25/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The program goals is to provide opportunities for North Dakotans to engage in arts-related learning activities. Grant Period September 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be one of the following: An individual artist An arts educator A North Dakota state tax-exempt nonprofit arts organization A Federally tax-exempt nonprofit arts organization A North Dakota public education institution Additional Eligibility Guidelines for Individual Artists and Arts Educators Be a United States citizen or have attained permanent resident status Be 18 years of age or older on the application’s due date Be a North Dakota resident and continue to reside in North Dakota throughout the contract period Cannot be enrolled as a full-time student Additional Eligibility Guidelines for Nonprofit Arts Organizations Arts organizations must be physically located in North Dakota The majority of arts programming, services, or activities must take place in North Dakota and primarily serve and engage North Dakota audiences and participants The applicant’s staff members, board members, and/or volunteers who will benefit from the program’s funds must be 18 years of age or older on the application’s due date and cannot be enrolled as full-time students. This Program Funds: For Arts Organizations For staff member(s), board member(s), and/or volunteer(s) to participate in a learning activity that will support their artistic and/or business duties related to the organization, including workshops, classes, seminars, and/or conferences (in person or online) To hire a consultant or adviser for an arts-related professional development learning activity for staff member(s), board member(s), and/or volunteer(s) (in person or online) (e.g., hiring a consultant to lead a board in developing a strategic plan or executive director job search) For Individual Artists To participate in a learning activity that develops artistic skills, including one-on-one study, coaching, workshops, classes, seminars, residencies, and conferences (in person or online) To participate in a professional development learning activity that will develop business skills related to the arts, including one-on-one study, coaching, workshops, classes, and conferences (in person or online) (e.g., grant writing) To hire a consultant or adviser for an arts-related professional development learning activity (in person or online) (e.g., hiring a consultant to help develop a marketing strategy) For Arts Educators To participate in a professional development learning activity that will develop teaching skills in the arts, including workshops, classes, and conferences (in person or online). For Educational Institutions To hire an advisor, consultant, and/or teaching professional for a professional development learning activity for faculty members who will develop teaching skills in the arts (in person or online). For more information, visit NDCA.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
501vc® Investment Fund for Early-stage Climate Tech Startups
$300,000
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

The 501vc® Investment Fund is seeking to invest $200,000 to $300,000 in early-stage climate tech startups in the Greater Midwest region, focusing on sectors like advanced materials, renewable energy, and agriculture technologies.

Environment
Small businesses
Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Regional Workforce Impact Program in North Dakota
$715,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2024

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to North Dakota organizations for tailored workforce initiatives that address regional employment challenges, including talent attraction, retention, and infrastructure investments.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
gBETA Grand Forks Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
gener8tor
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides free, intensive support and mentorship to early-stage startups in North Dakota, helping them prepare for investment and growth without requiring equity or fees.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Professional Development Grant Program
$1,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to North Dakota nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, individual artists, and arts educators for engaging in professional development and arts-related learning activities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant Program
$150,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to rural communities in North Dakota to enhance grocery services and improve food access, particularly through food co-ops and collaborative systems.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits