Devils Lake Area Foundation Grant

The Devils Lake Area Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in the Devils Lake area, providing funding for educational, scientific, musical, and human services programs. Established in 1975, it has distributed over $2.9 million to more than 200 charities. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in the area. Applications are accepted semi-annually, with deadlines on the last business day of May and November. Grants can fund concrete items and improvements that can be completed within six months.

DLAF is a non-profit, tax-exempt trust. It was formed in 1975 by the Community Development Corporation of Devils Lake, to provide a method for philanthropy. The income from this Foundation must be used for charitable, religious, education, scientific or literary purposes in the Devils Lake Area. It is a permanent endowment fund which means the principal (contributions) remain invested and only the income is distributed.
The general fund issues grants through an application process semi-anually. There are several sub-funds that have designated charitable beneficiaries and/or designated causes. Between the general fund and the sub-funds, DLAF has distributed over $2.9 million to over 200 charities.
The Distribution Committee meets twice a year to review the applications and then distributes the income to qualifying organizations for qualifying requests.
Deadlines: Applications must be received in our office by 4:30 pm on the last business day of May and last business day of November.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?Nonprofit organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are located in the Devils Lake Area. Area: Primarily within the Devils Lake Area. May include activities in adjoining communities or counties, but preference for the Devils Lake Area.What kinds of programs does DLAF fund?DLAF funds educational, scientific, musical, art, historical, and human services programs.Concrete items such as:Educational/teaching material such as books and videosEquipment for above programs (computers, stoves, fridges, shelves, daycare learning toys, etc)Music - instruments, stands, chairsBuilding improvements that will be completed in 6 months

Ineligibility

Who is not eligible for Foundation Support?Organizations that have not submitted proof of use form from previous DLAF grantsOrganizations not otherwise self-supportingBenefiting private shareholder or individualsTo fund propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislationOrganizations participating in or intervening any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public officeWhat kind of programs are not supported by DLAF funds?Operational Expenses including wages, guest speakersStart up programs/costsTravel expensesUniforms/costumesScholarships payable to individualsProjects exceeding 6 months to completeProhibited or restricted purposesLobbying or influencing legislationPolitical campaignsToo narrow class of beneficiariesGrants to individuals