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North Dakota Education Grants

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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
Rural Community Grant Fund
$50,000
AgriBank
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in western North Dakota for infrastructure projects that improve community resilience and quality of life in areas impacted by mineral development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
Spring Alex Stern Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Alex Stern Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead area to support a wide range of initiatives in the arts, social services, education, youth recreation, civic projects, and health.

Arts
Nonprofits
Working Here Fund Grants
$25,000
AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to support initiatives that enhance agriculture education, hunger relief, rural disaster relief, and rural health services in their communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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 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
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
Opioid Settlement Fund
Contact for amount
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in North Dakota to implement evidence-based programs that address opioid use disorder through treatment, prevention, and support services.

Health
County governments
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