North Dakota Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Nonprofit organizations working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in North Dakota can apply for funding that supports community development and equity-focused programs. Focused on economic development across work, home, and play, U.S. Bank Foundation invites 501(c)(3) partners—especially those led by people of color—to seek collaborative, high-impact support that may benefit civil rights efforts.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for North Dakota Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Dakota that support children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for program funding, not capital or equipment. Focused on community impact, Costco Foundation invites applicants with evidence-based, collaborative projects; civil rights organizations serving children or families through these services could benefit.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs, including those in North Dakota, can seek funding to advance new approaches. Grants from Creag Foundation help smaller or evolving organizations test or expand creative solutions that improve the human condition and may benefit groups working on civil rights–related issues.
Creag Foundation
North Dakota Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in North Dakota can seek up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs. The Dan Paul Foundation funds initiatives such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, early childhood development, and scholarships, which may include civil-rights-related programming for children and youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Civil Rights
With a mission to support early-stage social impact ventures, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides North Dakota civil rights and social justice organizations with up to US $300,000 over three years. Eligible entities include young, scalable nonprofits or impact-first for-profits serving underserved communities, operating post-pilot and focused on measurable, systems-level change.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North Dakota Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in North Dakota can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible programs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and may include tech-enabled workforce readiness, green jobs, or other innovative economic mobility initiatives that support civil rights outcomes.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in North Dakota can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Focused on community safety and opportunity, State Farm Companies Foundation supports projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education, which may benefit civil rights–oriented programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in North Dakota
Nonprofit cultural institutions in North Dakota offering arts, science, or STEAM programs can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support; grants emphasize youth engagement and measurable impact. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses above $2 million, including museums, performing arts centers, symphonies, theaters, and arts schools that may also advance civil rights access through inclusive programming.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. with audited expenses over $2 million can seek Hearst Foundation support for social service programs addressing chronic poverty and economic hardship. Focused on social services, the foundation funds program, capital, and general support, and North Dakota groups working on civil rights–related poverty issues may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in North Dakota, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support health and welfare, education, or community initiatives. Funding may benefit programs such as healthcare for underserved populations, food pantries, STEM education, or healthy lifestyle and screening efforts that intersect with civil rights concerns.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
North Dakota civil rights and youth-focused organizations can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support or scale programs for urban children and youth in poverty. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public agencies in education, health, or family economic stability, with requests over More than US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
North Dakota accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can access funding through Roche; support is for innovative, high-quality initiatives. Programs that promote sustainable development and allow collaboration with local Roche affiliates and employees may be eligible, including efforts that advance equity or social services connected to civil rights work.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can apply for support from Semnani Family Foundation; funding can back programs for marginalized and vulnerable communities. Although grants are awarded globally, North Dakota civil rights and social service groups serving disaffected populations may be eligible if their work advances human welfare and access to care.
Semnani Family Foundation
North Dakota Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations working on civil rights or related charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law, with funds supporting broadly beneficial, well-managed services that materially improve general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs, events, and initiatives that advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides funding for efforts such as workforce education, housing and shelter, hunger relief, arts and culture, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit civil rights and equity work.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Impact Litigation Funding for Justice Organizations via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice can apply for recoverable grants from the Impact Fund, typically US $10,000 - US $50,000. Funding supports out-of-pocket litigation costs in cases benefiting oppressed communities, including civil rights matters affecting North Dakota residents.
The Impact Fund
Cowles Charitable Trust Social Justice Grants
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on social justice, education, health, arts, or ethical journalism can seek up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating support. Focused on these areas, Cowles Charitable Trust primarily supports work in Downstate New York and South Florida, with occasional national or international, mission-aligned efforts that may include North Dakota civil rights initiatives.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for North Dakota Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, humanitarian needs, animals, the environment, or arts and culture. North Dakota civil rights and social justice organizations may be eligible if they are U.S.-based charities whose work advances life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness through these causes.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including in North Dakota. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports wildlife conservation and related initiatives that want to showcase their real-world community impact through media and narrative projects.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX location, including those in North Dakota, can apply for The TJX Foundation’s grants supporting basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Organizations advancing civil rights through nondiscriminatory services for vulnerable families and children may be eligible after completing the required eligibility questionnaire and LOI process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in North Dakota seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for unrestricted program or operating grants. Focused on environment and community services, the Lawrence Foundation typically awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 to U.S.-headquartered organizations, which may include civil rights efforts within these broader priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in North Dakota seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, or environmental and wildlife initiatives can apply for grants ranging from US $1,000 - US $20,000. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. civil rights and community-focused groups when relatively small awards can make a large difference.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on basic needs and community vitality, 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S., including North Dakota, can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development programs. Priority goes to nonprofits engaging Ameriprise volunteers and demonstrating measurable outcomes and financial stability within the three defined focus areas.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in North Dakota
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental programs can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, and civil rights organizations whose work fits these categories may be eligible.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Dakota working on youth education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved young people and their families, including those advancing equity and opportunity, may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Collaborative Community Partnership Awards for Nonprofits
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations leading strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation's national Community Partnership Award program. Eligible groups in North Dakota working on civil rights or other significant social issues may be recognized for exemplary cross-sector collaboration that measurably improves communities and models innovative approaches to complex challenges.
Mutual Of America Foundation