Rural Community Grant Fund
Rural Community Grant Fund
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Supporting North Dakota Communities
The Rural Community Grant Fund supports western North Dakota communities affected by Bakken mineral development. The program is a partnership among AgriBank, AgCountry Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit Services of Mandan.
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Grants of up to $50,000 are available for community infrastructure and development initiatives, including housing, health, safety and environmental programs, medical facilities, educational programs and other community needs. -
AgriBank funds the program annually with income earned from mineral interests in western North Dakota, as designated by its board of directors. AgriBank acquired these mineral interests through loan activity following the Great Depression.
Questions
What is the purpose of the Rural Community Grant Fund?
Grants up to $50,000 are available within the Rural Community Grant Fund to facilitate infrastructure improvement and/or development initiatives encompassing housing projects, health, safety and environmental programs, medical facilities, educational programs, and more. AgriBank funds the Rural Community Grant Fund annually based on income earned on mineral interests within western North Dakota, as designated by our board of directors. AgriBank acquired mineral interests in western North Dakota as a result of loan activity following the Great Depression.
Who qualifies?
Funding is available for projects in western North Dakota. Preference is given to organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3) entities under the Internal Revenue Code. Governmental entities may also apply, except those at the federal, state or county level. Other organizations may apply, but requests by or for the personal benefit of an individual are not eligible. Religious organizations may apply for community projects, such as medical or housing projects, but not for religious purposes. The Rural Community Grant Fund does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, disability or national origin.
How to apply?
Applications are available here and must be submitted electronically by April 30 or October 31. Grant applications are reviewed twice a year.
What is the grant approval process?
Grant applications are reviewed twice a year. All applicants are notified of the decision after each review.
Application
To apply for funds from the Rural Community Grand Fund, simply sign in or create an account at the link below and follow the instructions.
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