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Find similar grantsStatewide Greatest Needs Grant Program is sponsored by North Dakota Community Foundation. This program provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations and government agencies from anywhere in North Dakota for projects or programs that address the greatest needs in the state.
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North Dakota Community Foundation - Statewide Greatest Needs Program Welcome to Dan Neff, our new Chief Financial Officer! Apply to Statewide Greatest Needs Statewide Greatest Needs Grant Program Eligibility & Basic Requirements 501(c)(3) organizations* or Tribal government agencies, and Located in and providing programs and services in North Dakota and contiguous areas.
*Churches and religious organizations are eligible to apply, but only for programs or projects that are non-sectarian and non-proselytizing, and that serve a broad segment of the community without regard to religious affiliation (example: food pantry or homeless shelter). Please review the NDCF grant eligibility policy before submitting your application, especially if you are applying as a government agency or using a fiscal sponsor.
Ineligible Applicants or Requests Organizations and projects that exist to influence legislation, carry on propaganda, participate in political campaigns, or which threaten to cause significant controversy or divisiveness Only one application per organization is accepted each year. Grants generally do not exceed $5,000. Requests must be submitted June 1 to July 31.
A final grant report must be submitted for any grant received in the previous year before a new application will be considered. NDCF does not make multi-year grant commitments. You may submit a new request each year if additional funding is needed.
Funding Philosophy & Prioritization The Board places emphasis on helping applicants that have limited access to other sources of funding and attempts to be as equitable as practical to the various geographic regions of the state. NDCF does not have a narrow area of focus.
The Board looks at each project on its merits and prioritizes requests according to the following: Projects already substantially supported by government, or which in the opinion of the NDCF Board, can and should be provided for by taxes. Grants to national organizations. Organizations which field substantial fund-raising each year with paid and volunteer staff.
In considering a grant request, Board Members will consider the following: The possibility of a grant leveraging additional support. The level of local involvement and support. The number of people to be served and the impact of the program on the community.
The degree to which the program duplicates or complements the work of other community organizations. Whether the amount requested from the North Dakota Community Foundation is large enough, relative to the total project cost, to meaningfully affect the project’s success. Applications Accepted June 1 through July 31 Review the grant guidelines below to make sure your organization qualifies.
If you aren’t sure, or if you have questions, please call NDCF at 701-222-8349 or email Info@ndcf. net . Step 3 – Complete Your Application After registering or logging in, follow the Apply tab at the top of the page.
Click Apply next to Statewide Greatest Needs. You will be able to save your application and return later to complete it. The deadline for submitting an application is July 31.
Any applications still in draft mode after July 31 will be deleted. Our Board of Directors will review all applications in September, and you will be notified whether your request was approved or denied. Grant checks are delivered in early October.
Please read all guidelines before submitting an application.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible nonprofit organizations and government agencies from anywhere in North Dakota. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.