Grand Forks: Women's Fund Grant Program

Grand Forks: Women's Fund Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region
Last Updated: July 07, 2025

Summary

The Grand Forks Women's Fund Grant Program aims to empower girls and women by providing resources that promote economic, social, and political equality. This initiative supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public entities that operate in Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk County. Preference is given to new projects and grant applicants, fostering leadership skills and encouraging philanthropic engagement among women.

Overview

Mission The mission of the Women’s Fund is to provide ideas, energy, and resources so that girls and women are empowered to achieve economic, social, and political equality. The vision of the Women’s Fund is to: Raise awareness of challenges, concerns, and opportunities facing girls and women todaySupport opportunities that build leadership skills and confidence among girls and womenEncourage women to become philanthropists

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax exempt status or be fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit with such tax exempt status. Or be a public entity, such as a library or school, or a unit of government.Have principal operations in Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk County, unless prior approval received.Be current with all reports if a prior Community Foundation grant recipient.Demonstrate general fiscal responsibility and agree to use the funds in a manner consistent with the grant application.Have a Board of Directors that meets on a regular basis

Ineligibility

​Applications are not considered for the following:Non-program operating expenses in excess of 10% of the total grant request Individuals Annual appeals Membership drives Endowments or capital campaigns Religious organizations for religious purposes Projects of organizations with discriminatory employment or program practices​