North Dakota Education Funding via US Bank Foundation
North Dakota K–12 schools and education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek support for workforce readiness, youth development, and arts and culture programming that benefits students. Focused on economic and community development, US Bank Foundation invites organizations in designated bank communities to apply, with priority for efforts advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and addressing multiple Work, Home, and Play pillars.
US Bancorp Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human services or social problem–solving programs may be eligible for funding, including those serving North Dakota teachers and students. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations with at least one year of 501(c)(3) status test new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues.
Creag Foundation
North Dakota Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, and development in North Dakota can seek funding for programs such as teacher and parent training, child advocacy, and youth enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation offers grants up to US $15,000, which may benefit school-based or community initiatives serving children and teens, including environmental and homelessness education efforts.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations addressing major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. With a mission to back scalable solutions, the foundation provides North Dakota and global social impact ventures with multi-year capital and a strong peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North Dakota Education Funding via Cisco Systems
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology to expand educational access, economic empowerment, or crisis response in North Dakota and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled initiatives serving mostly economically underserved communities, including projects that support teachers or student learning.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Education and Safety Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Focused on education, State Farm Companies Foundation invites North Dakota educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits to seek support for K–12 and higher education, STEM, and college and career pathways. Funding may also assist teachers involved in community safety, disaster preparedness, and neighborhood development initiatives that fit the Good Neighbor Citizenship focus areas.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Arts Grants in North Dakota
Nonprofit cultural institutions in North Dakota offering arts, arts education, or science-related programming for broad audiences can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs or capital needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant prioritizes K–12 arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science initiatives that demonstrate measurable, lasting impact and organizational sustainability.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. addressing social services like poverty alleviation, youth development, housing, and workforce readiness can apply for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or general operations. Focused on scaling proven, direct-service solutions, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation may benefit North Dakota education and youth-serving programs that reach large populations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
North Dakota organizations and education programs serving urban children in poverty can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible entities include schools, education organizations, social enterprises, and other nonprofits focused on education, children’s health, or family economic stability in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Education and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Roche
North Dakota education and youth-focused charities can access funding through Roche for humanitarian, science education, community, or arts and culture projects. Accredited nonprofits managing innovative, sustainable programs that engage Roche expertise or employees may be eligible, and U.S.-based efforts in STEM/STEAM education, children’s health, youth services, or environmental education are especially relevant.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support, including those serving communities in North Dakota and worldwide. Grants from this private family foundation may benefit programs addressing healthcare access, women and children’s health, literacy, social services, and humanitarian aid for marginalized populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
North Dakota Education Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
North Dakota teachers and educational 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under federal (and where applicable, California) law, with all funded activities carried out within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, education, arts, or environmental programs can access funding through Bank Of America Charitable Foundation. Grants may benefit school-based or educator-led initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, build workforce skills, or enhance arts and cultural opportunities for local residents.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Disadvantaged
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those working in North Dakota, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants to expand focused intervention or humanitarian relief programs. Eligible organizations typically have revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 and may include education or teacher-led initiatives serving disadvantaged communities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Education Grants in North Dakota
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on education, Cowles Charitable Trust invites North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for support of educational programs, including general operating costs, with awards up to US $10,000. Schools or education-focused nonprofits connected to teachers may be eligible, especially those also working in social justice, health, arts, or ethical journalism and with diverse funding sources.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Agricultural Education Grants for Teachers from CHS Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators in North Dakota and other CHS trade territory states can seek up to US $50,000 for classroom-based agricultural education projects that engage rural students in experiential learning. With a mission to develop future ag leaders, CHS Foundation provides project-specific funding that supports rural development and ag education initiatives.
CHS Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for North Dakota Education
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations with education or youth-focused programs can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation for projects that advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 support work in education, children’s services, basic human needs, humanitarian aid, arts and culture, animal welfare, and environmental initiatives worldwide.
Hansen Family Foundation
Education Storytelling Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Teachers and education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Dakota and across the U.S. can seek storytelling support to highlight their impact through the J.W. Couch Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help programs in preservation, education, and wellness share compelling narratives of their work.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for North Dakota Education
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to support positive change, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Nonprofit organizations that serve teachers or education-related programs may be eligible if they hold federal tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3).
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Support Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for TJX Foundation’s grants. North Dakota education and youth-serving nonprofits may be eligible if they are within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and meet mission and policy requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
North Dakota 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries working in environmental conservation or human services can request general operating or project support, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on community and environmental programs, the Lawrence Foundation offers unrestricted grants that may benefit education-related and teacher-led initiatives within its priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Education
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in North Dakota and nationwide can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support education, cultural programs, community services, health facilities, and environmental or wildlife activities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help teachers and schools enhance K–12, early learning, higher education, and vocational or life-skills programs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Education Grants in North Dakota
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental work can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Teachers and education-focused nonprofits may be eligible if applying through qualifying organizations during the annual October–March grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Arts Education Grants for Schools from North Dakota Council on the Arts
Applications due Apr 13, 2027
K-12 schools, districts, arts nonprofits, and public entities in North Dakota can receive up to US $6,000 to build collaborations that expand sustained arts education for students. With a mission to broaden arts learning, North Dakota Council on the Arts funds teaching artist fees, coordinators, materials, and related project costs for in-school and out-of-school programs.
North Dakota Council on the Arts
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in North Dakota
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations improving community quality of life in North Dakota can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s near its business locations, which may include education-related and teacher-partnered initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Teachers and education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Dakota can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for youth education, leadership, and enrichment programs. Additional categories support food security, housing, family services, and environmental stewardship benefiting children and their families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Partnership Awards for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues, including in North Dakota. This national competition honors six partnerships each year for measurable social impact, multi-community reach, and models that inspire new approaches to community challenges.
Mutual Of America Foundation