The Women’s Fund Grant Program is designed to provide ideas, energy, and resources so that girls and women are empowered to achieve economic, social, and political equity.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region
State: North Dakota
County: Grand Forks County (ND), Walsh County (ND)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The vision of the Women’s Fund is to:
- raise awareness of challenges, concerns, and opportunities facing girls and women today
- support opportunities that build leadership skills and confidence among girls and women
- encourage women to become philanthropists.
Funding Information
Grants are typically awarded in the $5,000 range.
Grant Period
- Start on or after January 1, 2026.
- Be completed on or before December 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- 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.
- Submit a complete and accurate application, providing all requested information, by the stated deadline.
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.
For more information, visit CFGFGFR.
