Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation General Grants

Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation General Grants

Purpose: Support worthwhile organizations seeking to improve the quality of life in the region through a competitive grant application process.

Geographic Scope: Williams, Divide, and McKenzie counties, North Dakota

Focus Areas

The foundation supports a variety of projects creating lasting change in communities, including but not limited to:
• Nonprofit outreach programs
• Community development and heritage preservation
• Infrastructure and facility improvements
• Social services and emergency assistance
• Education and community activities

Recent Grant Awards (2016)

In the inaugural 2016 grant round, six grants totaling $15,000 were awarded:
• Bakken Oil Rush Ministry: $2,300 (outreach program support)
• McKenzie County Heritage Association: $3,000 (summer farmers market creation)
• James Memorial Preservation Society: $1,700 (LED light fixtures)
• Old Armory: $3,000 (roof repair)
• Family Crisis Shelter: $2,500 (education and group activities)
• Salvation Army: $2,500 (Christmas gift support)

Competitive Process

• 2016 inaugural round: 17 area organizations requested over $46,000 in support

Contact Information

• Phone: (701) 774-6923
• Email: info@nwndcommunityfoundation.org
• Website: nwndcommunityfoundation.org