Eldor and Stella Omdahl Environment and Conservation Fund supports nonprofits’ charitable, educational, and scientific work to promote or preserve natural resources in Northwest Minnesota.
Funder: Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Due Dates: December 4, 2026 (Application deadline)
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Summary: Supports charitable, educational, and scientific work that promotes or preserves natural resources in Northwest Minnesota.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in the eligible Northwest Minnesota region.
The Eldor and Stella Omdahl Environment and Conservation Fund supports charitable, educational, and scientific work focused on environmental and conservation causes in Northwest Minnesota. Administered by Northwest Minnesota Foundation, the fund promotes and preserves the region’s natural resources. It is intended for nonprofit organizations whose projects advance that regional environmental purpose.
The fund is part of the foundation’s broader work to build better lives throughout Northwest Minnesota by supporting ideas that stabilize and strengthen communities. Northwest Minnesota Foundation is home to more than 400 local funds, many of which offer grants benefiting their communities. This fund’s specific focus is the promotion and preservation of the local environment and natural resources.