Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 1, 2026

53 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Foundation Grants

Funder: Optometric Foundation of North Dakota

Geographic Scope: North Dakota

Mission Alignment: The foundation awards grants only to organizations that align with their mission of improving vision care and eye health in North Dakota.

Focus Areas:

  • Vision care gaps in North Dakota

  • Programs that advance eye health and vision care access

  • Public health initiatives related to vision and optometry
  • What They Fund:

  • Organizations with ideas that fill gaps in vision care in North Dakota

  • Projects aligned with the foundation's mission
  • What They Don't Fund:
    The Vision Start program (for free eye exams for children ages 3-7) is a separate process and is not part of the general grant program.

    Review Schedule: Grant requests are reviewed twice per year with deadlines on June 1st and November 1st.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: admin@ofnd.org

  • Phone: (701) 271-0263

  • Address: 4321 20th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103

  • EIN: 77-0599827
  • Application Process: Applicants must complete a 3-step process: initial consultation, proposal submission (if invited), and written proposal.

    How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Step 1: Reach Out

  • Email admin@ofnd.org to schedule an initial consultation
  • Step 2: Mark Your Calendars

  • If invited to submit a proposal, submit by the application deadlines

  • Deadlines: June 1st and November 1st (twice yearly reviews)
  • Step 3: Write Your Proposal

  • Maximum 5 pages

  • Include the following sections in order:

  • 1. Cover Letter (page 1)
    2. Organizational Background (page 2)
    3. Statement of Need (page 2)
    4. Goals / Objectives (page 2)
    5. Implementation Plan (page 3)
    6. Evaluation & Measurement Plan (page 3)
    7. Other Funding Sources (page 4)
    8. Project Budget / Organizational Budget (page 5)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    healthcarecommunity-health

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