The Minot Area Community Foundation is proud to administer a 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 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, and Williams
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government entity, religious organization, or other qualified charitable entity; or work in partnership with a qualified fiscal sponsor who will administer the funds on your behalf.
- Align with the fund's mission to empower the next generation of strong, capable young women
2026 Application Period:
August 1-September 4, 2026
Grant Award Notification:
Grant applications will be reviewed after the application deadline, and applicants will be notified of award decisions in October 2026.
Contact the Minot Area Community Foundation with any questions:
Staci Kenney, Finance & Program Director
701-852-0646
staci@centerforcommunitygiving.com