Statewide Greatest Needs Grant Program
The Statewide Greatest Needs Grant Program funds community projects in North Dakota that address significant local needs and have limited access to other funding sources.
Funder: North Dakota Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2027 (annual application open) | July 31, 2026 (submission deadline; annually July 31)
Funding Amounts: Grants generally do not exceed $5,000; no multi-year commitments; one application per year per organization.
Summary: Supports diverse community projects in North Dakota, prioritizing those with limited funding access and high local impact.
Description
The Statewide Greatest Needs Grant Program, administered by the North Dakota Community Foundation, provides funding for a wide array of community projects and services across North Dakota and its contiguous areas. The program aims to address gaps in resources by focusing on organizations and regions with limited access to other funding sources. Rather than having a narrow focus, the Foundation evaluates each application based on its potential community benefit, level of local involvement, the opportunity to leverage additional support, and the meaningfulness of the grant amount relative to the project’s success. Only one application per organization is accepted each year, and grants are intended for projects that serve a broad community need.
