Best Grants for Teachers in North Dakota

North Dakota K–12 schools and education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek support for workforce readiness, youth development, and arts and culture programming that benefits students. Focused on economic and community development, US Bank Foundation invites organizations in designated bank communities to apply, with priority for efforts advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and addressing multiple Work, Home, and Play pillars.

The Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions program prioritizes support for children, education, and health services within local communities. Nonprofit organizations seeking assistance must be 501(c)(3) certified and focus on monetary requests. Applications are reviewed within 4-6 weeks, factoring in community needs and collaboration. However, Costco limits grants to 10% of the program budget and typically restricts organizations to one request per fiscal year. They do not fund individuals or direct aid for various specific purposes.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human services or social problem–solving programs may be eligible for funding, including those serving North Dakota teachers and students. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations with at least one year of 501(c)(3) status test new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues.

Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations addressing major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. With a mission to back scalable solutions, the foundation provides North Dakota and global social impact ventures with multi-year capital and a strong peer community.

Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology to expand educational access, economic empowerment, or crisis response in North Dakota and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled initiatives serving mostly economically underserved communities, including projects that support teachers or student learning.

Nonprofit cultural institutions in North Dakota offering arts, arts education, or science-related programming for broad audiences can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs or capital needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant prioritizes K–12 arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science initiatives that demonstrate measurable, lasting impact and organizational sustainability.

Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. addressing social services like poverty alleviation, youth development, housing, and workforce readiness can apply for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or general operations. Focused on scaling proven, direct-service solutions, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation may benefit North Dakota education and youth-serving programs that reach large populations.

North Dakota organizations and education programs serving urban children in poverty can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible entities include schools, education organizations, social enterprises, and other nonprofits focused on education, children’s health, or family economic stability in the U.S., India, or South Africa.

North Dakota education and youth-focused charities can access funding through Roche for humanitarian, science education, community, or arts and culture projects. Accredited nonprofits managing innovative, sustainable programs that engage Roche expertise or employees may be eligible, and U.S.-based efforts in STEM/STEAM education, children’s health, youth services, or environmental education are especially relevant.

Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support, including those serving communities in North Dakota and worldwide. Grants from this private family foundation may benefit programs addressing healthcare access, women and children’s health, literacy, social services, and humanitarian aid for marginalized populations.

North Dakota teachers and educational 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under federal (and where applicable, California) law, with all funded activities carried out within the U.S.

North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, education, arts, or environmental programs can access funding through Bank Of America Charitable Foundation. Grants may benefit school-based or educator-led initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, build workforce skills, or enhance arts and cultural opportunities for local residents.

Focused on education, Cowles Charitable Trust invites North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for support of educational programs, including general operating costs, with awards up to US $10,000. Schools or education-focused nonprofits connected to teachers may be eligible, especially those also working in social justice, health, arts, or ethical journalism and with diverse funding sources.

North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations with education or youth-focused programs can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation for projects that advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 support work in education, children’s services, basic human needs, humanitarian aid, arts and culture, animal welfare, and environmental initiatives worldwide.

Teachers and education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Dakota and across the U.S. can seek storytelling support to highlight their impact through the J.W. Couch Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help programs in preservation, education, and wellness share compelling narratives of their work.

The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions. As a family-operated foundation, it focuses on creating meaningful, long-term impacts in various areas including animal welfare, education, and disaster relief. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible projects with the potential for tangible results, while not supporting capital projects.

With a mission to support positive change, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Nonprofit organizations that serve teachers or education-related programs may be eligible if they hold federal tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3).

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for TJX Foundation’s grants. North Dakota education and youth-serving nonprofits may be eligible if they are within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and meet mission and policy requirements.

North Dakota 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries working in environmental conservation or human services can request general operating or project support, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on community and environmental programs, the Lawrence Foundation offers unrestricted grants that may benefit education-related and teacher-led initiatives within its priorities.

Nonprofit organizations in North Dakota and nationwide can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support education, cultural programs, community services, health facilities, and environmental or wildlife activities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help teachers and schools enhance K–12, early learning, higher education, and vocational or life-skills programs.

North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental work can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Teachers and education-focused nonprofits may be eligible if applying through qualifying organizations during the annual October–March grant cycle.

K-12 schools, districts, arts nonprofits, and public entities in North Dakota can receive up to US $6,000 to build collaborations that expand sustained arts education for students. With a mission to broaden arts learning, North Dakota Council on the Arts funds teaching artist fees, coordinators, materials, and related project costs for in-school and out-of-school programs.

Nonprofit organizations improving community quality of life in North Dakota can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s near its business locations, which may include education-related and teacher-partnered initiatives.

Teachers and education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Dakota can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for youth education, leadership, and enrichment programs. Additional categories support food security, housing, family services, and environmental stewardship benefiting children and their families.

U.S. nonprofit organizations with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues, including in North Dakota. This national competition honors six partnerships each year for measurable social impact, multi-community reach, and models that inspire new approaches to community challenges.

Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those working in North Dakota, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants to expand focused intervention or humanitarian relief programs. Eligible organizations typically have revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 and may include education or teacher-led initiatives serving disadvantaged communities.