North Dakota Ag Education Funding via CHS Foundation
North Dakota organizations running agricultural education, youth leadership, or career training programs can seek support for projects serving high school students through young professionals. CHS Foundation supports ag leadership and cooperative education that build a diverse talent pipeline and awareness of the cooperative business model, with priority for regional or national programs impacting multiple eligible states.
CHS Foundation
Auto Club Group Foundation Grants for North Dakota Education
North Dakota K–12 programs, schools, nonprofits, and public agencies working on traffic safety, driver education, or financial literacy can seek US $5,000 - US $15,000 to support their initiatives. Focused on community safety and youth financial education, Auto Club Group Foundation invites eligible organizations within its 14-state footprint to apply.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Bush Foundation Support for North Dakota Innovation
Nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and coalitions developing community-focused ideas in North Dakota can access funding through Bush Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants. These grants back efforts to test and spread solutions to local challenges, and after school or out-of-school programs may be eligible if they advance important community priorities.
Bush Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Grants in North Dakota
Letter of inquiry due Jul 31, 2026
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, municipal entities, and school systems can seek funding for innovative health programs that improve access, habits, and healthier lifestyles. With a mission to strengthen community health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation provides US $15,000 - US $50,000 for new or expanding, replicable initiatives, which may include after-school or out-of-school health education efforts.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation
Health Career Camp Funding from Center for Rural Health
Applications due Aug 14, 2026
Schools, healthcare providers, and local economic or job development entities in rural North Dakota can apply for the Center for Rural Health’s Scrubs Camp grants, awarding up to US $2,750 for interactive health career camps. These funds support out-of-school educational experiences for students in grades 5–12, including after-school or summer programming.
Center for Rural Health: University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences
State Historical Society Support for North Dakota Heritage
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and city, county, or tribal history organizations in North Dakota can seek funding for cultural heritage capital projects, collections, education, exhibits, and special events, with awards up to US $400,000. The State Historical Society of North Dakota prioritizes museums and historical societies, which may include after-school or youth-focused history and heritage programs.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
Youth and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Alex Stern Family Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving youth, education, arts, or social services in the Fargo-Moorhead area of North Dakota can seek project or program support that benefits local residents. Grants from Alex Stern Family Foundation help North Dakota groups running after-school or youth recreation, civic, or health initiatives; interested nonprofits should contact the program manager to discuss eligibility.
Alex Stern Family Foundation
North Dakota Health Programs Funding via Bayer Fund
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
North Dakota after-school and youth-serving organizations offering cancer or cardiovascular disease education, awareness, or support services can access funding via Bayer Fund if they are 501(c)(3)s or eligible public entities with at least two years of operation. Eligible programs must be evidence-based, program-focused, and located near Bayer’s West Fargo community.
Bayer Fund
Agricultural Education Grants for Schools from CHS Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators in North Dakota and other CHS trade territory states can apply for CHS Foundation’s Teacher Grants, awarding up to US $50,000 for classroom-based agricultural education projects. After-school or extended-day programs in rural communities may be eligible if they deliver experiential ag education for students.
CHS Foundation
North Dakota Girls Programs Funding via Minot Area Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
North Dakota after-school and youth programs serving girls and young women can access funding through the Minot Area Community Foundation to build character, confidence, leadership, life skills, and strong values. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, government, religious, and other qualified charitable entities in designated northwest North Dakota counties.
Minot Area Community Foundation
Illinois Arts Council Support for Arts Programs
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in North Dakota and other Midwestern states can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to run public-facing arts projects and activities. Illinois Arts Council Agency’s GIG Fund, administered by Arts Midwest, supports performances, exhibits, festivals, and public art that engage professional artists and reach underserved audiences, including youth in after school settings.
Illinois Arts Council Agency
North Dakota Department of Commerce Support
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Eligible political subdivisions, regional councils, and tribal entities in North Dakota can apply for the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant, with awards up to US $150,000 to strengthen rural food access and sustainability. Projects may include supporting rural grocery services or food co-ops, and after-school program providers partnering on local food access initiatives may benefit.
North Dakota Department of Commerce
USDA Rural Development Grants for North Dakota Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural North Dakota can use this program to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. With a mission to strengthen rural development, USDA: Rural Development provides support that may help after school and educational programs enhance community centers, libraries, and related spaces in eligible areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
John Deere Foundation Robotics Grants for North Dakota
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
FIRST robotics teams running after-school STEM programs in North Dakota can apply for John Deere Foundation support to cover FIRST LEGO League Challenge registration and related participation costs. Eligible teams must be school- or 501(c)(3)-based, serve primarily underserved, underrepresented, or rural students, and be near John Deere Inspire communities or have a committed John Deere employee mentor.
John Deere Foundation
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants for North Dakota Communities
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
With a mission to support community education, culture, health, and the environment, Otter Tail Corporation Foundation provides North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations with project-based funding. Eligible nonprofits in the listed service counties may request support for innovative programs, operating needs, or capital improvements, including initiatives that may involve after school or out-of-school educational activities.
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation
North Dakota Music Education Funding via Community Foundation of Grand Forks
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and public agencies in Grand Forks County can apply for funding to enhance music education for youth 18 and under, including after-school and summer programs. Focused on music education, the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region invites eligible organizations to supplement, not replace, existing resources like instruments, music, and guest clinicians.
Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
North Dakota Robotics Funding via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
North Dakota after-school robotics teams in the FIRST Robotics Competition can access funding through John Deere Foundation to support participation costs in STEM-focused programs. Eligible teams must be school- or 501(c)(3)-affiliated (or registered charities in Canada), meet underserved, underrepresented, or rural criteria, and be near a John Deere Inspire community or have a committed John Deere employee mentor.
John Deere Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
STEM Education Funding for FIRST Teams via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
North Dakota after-school and youth STEM programs running FIRST LEGO League Discover teams can access funding through John Deere Foundation to support underserved, underrepresented, or rural students. Eligible teams must be school- or 501(c)(3)-based in qualifying John Deere communities or have a committed John Deere employee mentor, and meet FIRST-related participation and training requirements.
John Deere Foundation
STEM Education Funding from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
After-school and summer STEM education programs in North Dakota can seek support for FIRST LEGO League Explore teams through John Deere Foundation’s grant program. Focused on STEM/STEAM education, this funding may benefit school-based or 501(c)(3)-affiliated teams near John Deere communities that primarily serve underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth.
John Deere Foundation
Agricultural Education Funding from CHS Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Organizations running agricultural education programs that teach the cooperative business model and serve youth in North Dakota and other CHS trade area states can apply for CHS Foundation’s Cooperative Education Grant to support program-related costs. Eligible projects should reach middle school through college-age students or young producers and have state or national-level impact.
CHS Foundation
After-School Program Funding for Nonprofits from FM Area Foundation
Applications due Mar 20, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, and government entities in Cass County, North Dakota, or Clay County, Minnesota can apply for $500 - $15,000 in flexible general operating support for education and youth-related work. With a mission to strengthen communities, Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation provides funding that may benefit after-school and out-of-school programs in North Dakota.
Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation
Outdoor Recreation Grants for Public Agencies via NDPRD
Applications due Apr 12, 2027
Eligible North Dakota cities, counties, townships, park and school districts, state agencies, water management districts, and federally recognized tribes can receive 50/50 matching funds for outdoor recreation facilities and park land. The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department’s Land and Water Conservation Fund supports projects like ball fields, pools, campgrounds, and playgrounds that may complement after school and youth programs.
North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD)
Arts Education Grants for Schools from North Dakota Council on the Arts
Applications due Apr 13, 2027
Schools, school districts, arts nonprofits, and public agencies in North Dakota can receive up to US $6,000 to build collaborative K-12 arts education projects, including after-school and summer programs. With a mission to expand arts learning, North Dakota Council on the Arts funds teaching artist fees, coordination, materials, and related administrative and program costs.
North Dakota Council on the Arts
Community Garden Funding from North Dakota HHS
Applications due May 22, 2027
After-school programs, schools, youth organizations, and other community groups in North Dakota can seek funding to develop community gardens that support nutrition, health, and rural well-being. North Dakota Health and Human Services supports rural and tribal initiatives that create healthy food access and community spaces, which may include after-school or summer educational programming.
North Dakota Health and Human Services
North Dakota After-School PE Funding via North Dakota Health and Human Services
Applications due May 22, 2027
North Dakota rural and Tribal public or private schools, regional education associations, and school consortiums can seek funding to design and deliver a Zero-Hour physical education initiative that complements regular school-day and after-school programming. Focused on rural health and K–12 fitness, North Dakota Health and Human Services offers approximately US $70,000 per award.
North Dakota Health and Human Services
Community Orchard Funding for Youth Programs via North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Applications due Jun 5, 2027
After-school and youth-serving organizations in North Dakota can apply for North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Community Orchard Grant, with awards of more than US $40,000 to establish permanent community orchards. Grants can fund plants, trees, soil amendments, irrigation, fencing, and supplies that support nutrition education and outdoor learning in underserved areas.
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Tom and Frances Leach Education Grants in North Dakota
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits running educational, health, human services, or arts programs can seek program, operating, capital, scholarship, or endowment support, including after-school initiatives. With a mission to sustain vibrant, healthy communities, Tom and Frances Leach Foundation provides flexible single- and multi-year funding, with significant emphasis on the Bismarck-Mandan area and Western North Dakota.
Tom and Frances Leach Foundation