How much funding does Gibbens Memorial Grant provide?

Gibbens Memorial Grant provides At least $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Gibbens Memorial Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Gibbens Memorial Grant offered?

Gibbens Memorial Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Who has received Gibbens Memorial Grant funding?

North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc's IRS filings list 1 award under this program (2022). Recent recipients include UND Alumni Association and Foundation (Grand Forks, ND), $81,500 in 2022.

Gibbens Memorial Grant

North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Disabled Grants for Nonprofits Human & Social Service Grants

Funding Amount

At least $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: North Dakota and directly adjacent border communities

Purpose: Health, welfare, social service, or educational purposes for at-risk populations

Background

The grant was originally created in memory of Faye Gibbens, NDAD's co-founder and longtime client program services leader who died in 2014. The grant's name was amended in 2021 to additionally honor the memory of Ron Gibbens, who died in May 2021.

Faye and Ron Gibbens were co-founders of NDAD. Ron served as board president and retired chief executive officer. Inspired by their son, Mike, who was born with cerebral palsy, the Gibbens built NDAD from a small Grand Forks parental support group to a statewide charitable nonprofit helping children and adults with a variety of disabilities and health challenges. NDAD gained official status in 1975 and became a 501(c)(3) charity in 1976.

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit agencies, organizations, and programs in North Dakota and directly adjacent border communities

Contact Information

Grand Forks (Main Office): (701) 775-5577, grandforks@ndad.org
Bismarck: (701) 751-0739, bismarck@ndad.org
Dickinson: (701) 483-7760, dickinson@ndad.org
Fargo: (701) 281-8215, fargo@ndad.org
Minot: (701) 838-8414, minot@ndad.org
Williston: (701) 774-0741, williston@ndad.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Status: Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Gibbens Grant

Required Materials:

Complete application using the official 2026 application packet (available on NDAD website)
Note: Applications must be completed using the current application packet; past grant cycle forms will not be accepted

Submission: Instructions and application forms can be found on the NDAD grants page at https://ndad.org/grants

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Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc's IRS filings)

UND Alumni Association and Foundation

Grand Forks, ND · 2022

$82K

1 grant in North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc's 2022 filings reference “Gibbens Memorial Grant” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $837K
Median grant: $419K
Range: $8,000–$829K

By dollars: North Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Grand Forks, ND; Bismarck, ND.

Example grants

Grand Forks Park District Foundation · Grand Forks, ND

Accessible golf cart and the development of a new fully inclusive playground at ndad…

$829K
Dakota Center for Independent Living · Bismarck, ND

An inclusive, ada-accessible gardening space, complete with raised garden beds,…

$8,000