Community Grant

Community Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation
Amount: US $500 - US $15,000
Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Summary

The FM Area Foundation's Community Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Cass County, ND, and Clay County, MN, addressing diverse community needs. Grants ranging from $500 to $15,000 are available for projects in areas like arts, education, and basic human needs. Applications are reviewed based on community impact, collaboration, and capacity. Nonprofits must be IRS-approved 501(c)(3) organizations or government entities, with one application accepted per year.

Overview

NOTE: If you are applying on behalf of a university/college, please contact us for information on applying. About Us Each year, the FM Area Foundation provides grants to many nonprofits that vary in size, mission, and vision. The one connecting factor is we are all working toward creating a community where everyone thrives. As a community foundation, we look to address needs throughout Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota, and promote collaborative efforts to improve lives in these areas. We also provide funding to charitable organizations through our Donor Advised Funds and Designated Funds. These grants are awarded at the recommendation of the donor and generally support nonprofits’ general operations or core programs. Applications are not accepted for these grants. FMAF Community Grant Round The FM Area Foundation’s community grand round addresses needs throughout Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota, and promotes collaborative efforts to improve life in these areas. To adapt to the changing economic and social landscape, we have refocused our 2026 funding to support general operations exclusively. We recognize that providing flexible funding is essential for the resilience and success of our local nonprofits. We will have one grant cycle annually, aligned with our five areas of impact. Organizations will self-select the focus area that best describes their work. Please see below for application deadlines. The FM Area Foundation will consider grant applications covering a wide range of community needs with a focus on: Arts, Culture & Creativity: Inspiring imagination and innovation through arts and cultureBasic Human Needs: Building ladders out of povertyCommunity Building: Fostering initiatives that strengthen the communityEducation: Lifting lives through learningWomen's Fund: Empowering women and children

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. One application will be accepted per calendar year. Nonprofits must choose one focus area to apply to once they begin the application:Arts, Culture & Creativity; Basic Human Needs; Community Building; Education; Women & Children.Applicants must be an IRS-approved tax-exempt nonprofit under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as described in IRC 501(c)(3), or a church, tax-exempt school, or other government entity located in Cass County, North Dakota, or Clay County, Minnesota.Organizations are required to have been in existence for a minimum of two years in good standing with the IRS and have a physical office located in Cass County, North Dakota, or Clay County, Minnesota. Fiscal Sponsorships that have operated for two or more years are accepted with the submission of their fiscal sponsorship agreement. Should an organization have a fiscally sponsored organization under them, only one application will be considered per registered EIN.

Ineligibility

Capitol Needs/Projects are not accepted. Any organization currently being Fiscally Sponsored or currently the recipient of a loan from FM Area Foundation is not eligible to receive grant funding for general operating expenses. They will be required to submit additional budgets and documentation of a specific program to be considered for funding.