The FM Area Foundation’s community grand addresses needs throughout Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota, and promotes collaborative efforts to improve life in these areas.
Donor Name: FM Area Foundation
State: Minnesota
County: Cass County (MN), Clay County (MN), Dakota County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
To adapt to the changing economic and social landscape, they have refocused 2026 funding to support general operations exclusively. They recognize that providing flexible funding is essential for the resilience and success of local nonprofits. They will have one grant cycle annually, aligned with five areas of impact. Organizations will self-select the focus area that best describes their work.
Areas of Impact
The FM Area Foundation will consider grant applications covering a wide range of community needs with a focus on:
- Arts, Culture & Creativity: Inspiring imagination and innovation through arts and culture
- Basic Human Needs: Building ladders out of poverty
- Community Building: Fostering initiatives that strengthen the community
- Education: Lifting lives through learning
- Women’s Fund: Empowering women and children
Funding Information
General operating grant requests ranging from $500 to $15,000 will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be an IRS-approved tax-exempt nonprofit under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as described in IRC 501(c)(3), or a church, tax-exempt school, or other government entity located in Cass County, North Dakota, or Clay County, Minnesota.
- Organizations are required to have been in existence for a minimum of two years in good
standing with the IRS and have a physical office located in Cass County, North Dakota, or Clay County, Minnesota. Fiscal Sponsorships that have operated for two or more years are accepted with the submission of their fiscal sponsorship agreement. Should an organization have a fiscally sponsored organization under them, only one application will be considered per registered EIN. - Any organization currently being Fiscally Sponsored or currently the recipient of a loan from FM Area Foundation is not eligible to receive grant funding for general operating expenses. They will be required to submit additional budgets and documentation of a specific program to be considered for funding.
For more information, visit FM Area Foundation.
