Applications are Open for NWND Fund for Girls Grant

Posted: Aug 20 2025

The Minot Area Community Foundation is proud to announce a new grant opportunity through the NWND Fund for Girls. The fund was originally established to support girls in the region and will now be distributed through an annual open grant round to broaden its impact.

This fund is dedicated to supporting programs that help girls build character, confidence, leadership, life skills, and strong values. Eligible organizations include nonprofits, schools, and charitable groups serving youth in Northwest North Dakota.

“We’re excited to expand access to this fund and make sure these dollars are helping girls in the communities they were always meant to support,” said Jason Zimmerman, MACF President. “There are so many wonderful programs out there, and this fund is dedicated to making sure they have the support they need.”

The grant round will open on August 20^th, with applications due by September 12^th, 2025. Eligible programs must serve girls or young women in one or more of the following counties: Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McHenry, McKenzie, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward, Wells, Williams.

More information is available HERE, or by calling the Minot Area Community Foundation at 701-852-0646.