Empowering Rural Communities Through Impact Grants in North Dakota (USA)
GrantID: 74440
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
A rural-focused funding opportunity is available through a financial cooperative serving agricultural communities in parts of the U.S. The program, offered quarterly and biannually, aims to support nonprofit organizations that are addressing essential needs in their local rural areas.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit entities—ideally with a 501(c)(3) status—operating within the cooperative’s service territory. Preference is given to nonprofit-led initiatives, although other community organizations may apply. Individuals, businesses, personal projects, and political or religious campaigns are not eligible.
Funds are intended to support community-enhancing initiatives such as agricultural education programs, food security and hunger relief efforts, disaster response and rural emergency services, and improvements in rural healthcare access. The goal is to bolster resilience, well-being, and infrastructure in underserved, often remote, communities.
Grant amounts vary based on project scope:
Quarterly grants: Up to $5,000 per organization, with a cap on one award per 12 months.
Biannual larger grants: Up to $15,000 or $25,000 for more comprehensive community projects; however, an organization can receive no more than $25,000 within a five-year period.
Applications are reviewed by an internal committee and awards are disbursed after predetermined quarterly or semiannual deadlines—usually around September 30 for smaller grants and December 31 for larger awards. northdakotaagconnection.com Organizations may apply once per cycle and must align their projects with the region’s funding priorities.
This grant supports a diverse range of high-impact, short-term projects—from farm-to-school programs to emergency response equipment and rural health service enhancements—enabling nonprofits to address critical gaps with targeted, community-driven interventions.
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If you are located in North Dakota and working in the area of Community Development & Services, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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