Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region Grants

Supports middle and high school students by increasing access to academic extracurricular activities such as academic competitions, debate and speech teams, and math and literacy challenges, with priority on removing barriers for students in need. The page recommends requests of $5,000 or less, which better match the typical award levels. If awarded, funds must be spent by December 31, 2027. Eligible applicants: Be a school or nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, located in Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk Counties.; Be current with all reports if a prior Community Foundation grant recipient.; Demonstrate general fiscal responsibility and agree to use the grant funds in a manner consistent with the grant application.; Submit a complete and accurate application, providing all requested information.; Must demonstrate a clear plan to directly support middle and/or high school students through participation-based academic extracurricular activities.; If awarded, grant funds must be expended by December 31, 2027.; Any applicant or project determined by Community Foundation staff to be ineligible will be eliminated from the review process.; Not funded: Non-program operating expenses in excess of 10% of the total grant request.; Not funded: Individuals.; Not funded: Annual appeals and membership drives.; Not funded: Endowments or capital campaigns.; Not funded: Religious organizations for religious purposes.; Not funded: Projects of organizations with discriminatory employment or program practices.. Geography served: Grand Forks County; Walsh County; Polk County.