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North Dakota Education Grants

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FY25 Professional Development Grant program
$1,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding supports nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists in enhancing their artistic skills and teaching abilities through participation in various arts-related learning activities.

Education
Nonprofits
Grant County Community Foundation Grant Program in North Dakota
$147,500
North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Towner County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Child Care Grant: Infant/Toddler – 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
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
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
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 Quick Grants
$2,000
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
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
Clarence Johnson & Eunice Iwen Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Clarence Johnson & Eunice Iwen Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

The Clarence Johnson & Eunice Iwen Community Foundation offers grants for youth and community projects in the Arthur, ND area, prioritizing organizations that provide direct service to the community, are non-profit or government entities, and do not seek funding for day-to-day operations or individual benefits.

Income Security and Social Services
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
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
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
SVCF Community Grant 2025
Contact for amount
Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Barnes, Ransom, and Griggs Counties, North Dakota, to address community needs in areas such as basic human needs, education, arts, community building, first responders, and behavioral health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Artist in Residence Grant Program
$2,500
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for North Dakota schools and organizations to collaborate with professional artists, enhancing arts education for pre-K-12 students and teachers.

Arts
City or township governments
New England Community Foundation Grant Program in North Dakota
Contact for amount
New England Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2024

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

The New England Area Community Foundation (NECF) is seeking applications to improve community and quality of life. Donor Name: New England Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Endowment | Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. Funding PrioritiesΒ  High PriorityΒ  Organizations that serve Youth, Senior Citizens, Leadership, and Community DevelopmentΒ  Projects or programs that benefit a greater number of residentsΒ  Requests that demonstrate applicant will seek or has secured other funding sourcesΒ  Low PriorityΒ  Requests for multiple-year funding Requests for operating funds or day-to-day expenses Grant Criteria Grants shall be awarded only to those organizations designated by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt groups, or government agencies. Groups without such designation seeking to apply may enlist a fiscal sponsor.Β  Grants shall be awarded to organizations within the New England community.Β  Grants to religious organizations shall be limited to those activities which are non-denominational and serve the entire community.Β  Applications shall be due no later than April 30 of each year. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Advisory Committee.Β  Approved grant requests may be funded in full or partially, at the discretion of the Advisory Committee. For more information, visit NDCF.

Law Justice and Legal Services
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
2024 Good Relatives Collaborative Grant Program
$60,000
Good Relatives Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 28, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Good Relatives Collaborative Grant Program. Donor Name: Good Relatives Collaborative State: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant Amounts/Stages Exploring. This grant is for Native-led and Native-serving groups, collaboratives, or organizations who are not necessarily organized as a non-profit yet but are considering it and/or are doing the work in the community already. This is for new organizations that do not have much experience writing or managing grants yet and have an annual operating budget from $0-$25,000. The exploring grant is for those who may not already have a fiscal agent and may not have started the formal process to become a 501(c)3. The amount you can request is up to $20,000. Emerging. This grant is for new or currently-applying Native-led and Native-serving 501(c)3 organizations. This is for small organizations with annual operating budgets between $25,000-$75,000 and who may already work with a fiscal agent. This grant is for those who may already have and manage a small number of grants but need more experience with the grant process. The amount you can request is up to $40,000. Growing. This grant is for emerging Native-led and Native-serving 501(c)3 organizations with a track record of receiving grants and an annual budget of $75,000-$200,000. This is for organizations that have experience writing and managing smaller grants but have limited experience with larger grants. This is for organizations that may need guidance and assistance in managing and reporting and/or other phases but can also provide guidance for younger organizations in writing or accessing grants. The amount you can request is up to $50,000. Maturing. This grant is for mature Native-led and Native-serving 501(c)3 organizations with annual operating budgets from $200,000-$500,000. This is for experienced 501(c)3 organizations with track records of managing foundation, state, and federal grants. This is for those who have experience accessing, writing, and managing smaller grants and can provide guidance for younger organizations in all phases and aspects of grant writing, reporting, and management. The amount you can request is up to $60,000. Grant Eligibility The following are eligible for grant funding: Native-led, Native-serving organizations with operating budgets under $500,000. Organizations, community collaborators, and nonprofits with a 501(C)(3) public charity or a fiscal sponsor. Organizations must be serving Native communities in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota or one of the 23 Native nations that share the same geography GRC’s definition of a Native-led organization is that at least 60% of its board members are Native, and its senior leadership/ED is Native. If you are not a nonprofit organization yet, you will need to both identify a fiscal sponsor and procure a fiscal sponsor agreement. Please reach out to the Good Relatives Collaborative for fiscal sponsorship assistance as needed. The following are ineligible for grant funding: Organizations with operating budgets over $500,000 Individuals Pow-wows Tribal enterprises Requests for projects that support beneficiaries outside of our three-State region Religious programs for the purpose of religious education or proselytizing Sporting teams and events Servicing or paying off previously incurred debt or expenses Bringing programs and/or buildings in government compliance. For more information, visit Good Relatives Collaborative.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments