North Dakota Private Grants

The Powers Lake Community Foundation in North Dakota is seeking applications for its annual grant, which aims to fund urgent community projects such as new playgrounds, school tech needs, or food pantry programs, prioritizing those that serve a greater number of county residents and are run by IRS-designated 501(c)3 nonprofit tax-exempt groups or government agencies.

The Parshall Area Community Foundation is accepting grant applications until 09/29/2024 from IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies in Parshall and surrounding communities, prioritizing projects that benefit a large number of residents and have secured other funding sources, while operating expenses and multi-year funding requests are given lower priority.

The Rugby Community Foundation is currently accepting applications from a group of residents concerned about the lack of funding for local organizations. Donor Name: Rugby Community Endowment Fund State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Endowment | Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in the Rugby area. 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.  Eligibility Criteria Makes grants only to those organizations designated as a non-profit, tax exempt organization under IRS Code 501(c)3 or to government agencies. Individuals are not eligible. Makes grants to qualifying organizations in the city of Rugby. Grants to religious organizations will be limited to non-religious community services.  For more information, visit NDCF.

The Robert E. Herman Charitable Trust supports organizations serving the residents of North Dakota that improve the lives of children, create opportunities for students, and enhance end of life care. Donor Name: Robert E. Herman Charitable Trust State: North Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Education Health Human services Funding Information The minimum grant size is $500. Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. Program Limitations There are no program limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations that improve the lives of children, create opportunities for students, and enhance end of life care. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in northwest North Dakota to support projects in arts, community development, economic development, and innovative initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the region.

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

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.

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 financial support to qualified charities in the greater Minot area for projects and programs that address community needs and promote collaboration among nonprofits.

Burgum Foundation Grant Program for Nonprofit Organizations in North Dakota is offering funding for programs that focus on improving educational opportunities and quality of instruction for students in rural communities and disadvantaged backgrounds. The foundation also supports the provision of behavioral health services in rural schools by partnering with school districts and service providers to bring mental health professionals on-site, eliminating transportation barriers. Additionally, the program provides teacher leadership opportunities through collaborations between local districts and North Dakota Universities to offer a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership for teachers, benefiting numerous school districts across the state.