Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits in North Dakota in North Dakota (USA)
GrantID: 56961
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant opportunity is available to nonprofit organizations and small businesses operating within select communities in North Dakota. There are two main types of funding designed to support local initiatives and business innovation. The first provides annual grants aimed at enhancing community well-being. Nonprofits involved in youth enrichment, social services, affordable housing, cultural events, and similar community-benefit programs are eligible. Grants are typically awarded once a year, with additional small-dollar awards distributed throughout the year to support ongoing or immediate needs. Award amounts vary depending on the project scope but generally range from modest seed funding up to several thousand dollars. The second is a pitch-competition-style grant opportunity geared toward emerging small businesses. Participants present ideas that focus on innovation, feasibility, and positive impact on the local area. Finalists receive awards that can total tens of thousands of dollars, with individual prizes often in $4,000–$6,500 increments, and cumulative funding reaching around $15,000 per competition round.
Both programs emphasize flexible use of funds, allowing recipients to apply awards to areas such as program delivery, operational support, technology upgrades, marketing, or strategic growth. Eligibility is centered around geographic location, with participants required to be based in towns served by the offering institution. Nonprofits, civic groups, and for-profit small businesses are all welcomed, depending on the funding type.
Applications for community grants are generally reviewed on an annual cycle, supplemented by year-round small award options. The pitch competition takes place each autumn, attracting innovative entrepreneurs and new business owners. These opportunities offer not only financial support but also visibility within the local network and may include informal mentoring or feedback following award decisions. The overall aim is to promote economic resilience, innovation, and community impact across North Dakota's small-town landscape.
Those working in Small Business and located in North Dakota may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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