North Dakota Community Programs Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek support for community programs, operations, or services. Focused on equitable, high-impact funding, U.S. Bank Foundation prioritizes organizations in its service communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for North Dakota Children
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that may also benefit first responder and search and rescue families. Focused on community impact, Costco Foundation considers demonstrated need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support when reviewing applications from organizations near its warehouse communities.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social service programs can seek funding to address pressing social problems. Grants from Creag Foundation help North Dakota first responder and public safety groups that are piloting new approaches or expanding in new directions; interested organizations may begin with a letter of inquiry, though full applications are by invitation only.
Creag Foundation
North Dakota Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth in North Dakota can seek funding for programs that support children’s health, education, development, and welfare. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as child advocacy, homelessness services, poverty relief, and enrichment activities, which may benefit youth-focused safety or preparedness programs.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
With a mission to support innovative social impact, early-stage nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations in North Dakota and other priority regions can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions serving underserved communities. First responder and search and rescue initiatives may be eligible if they are post-pilot, systems-focused, and designed to scale.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Safety and Community Funding for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in North Dakota can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that match this program’s focus. Focused on community safety and resilience, State Farm Companies Foundation invites first responder and search and rescue-related programs to apply through its Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in North Dakota
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. that serve broad audiences and support arts or science programming can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support, including in North Dakota. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs, which may benefit organizations connected to first responders or community safety education.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services, including in North Dakota, can seek Hearst Foundation grants of more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or general support. Focused on poverty’s root causes, this funding may benefit organizations advancing economic independence, housing, food access, legal aid, reentry, or youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in North Dakota, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants supporting health and welfare, education, and community initiatives. Funding may benefit search and rescue or first responder groups through programs like healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, food pantries and meal programs, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle advocacy.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
North Dakota accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or arts projects can access funding through Roche, which prioritizes innovative, high-quality initiatives. While not limited to emergency services, organizations involved in disaster relief or community resilience, including those supporting first responders and search and rescue efforts, may be competitive if they align with Roche’s global focus areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation provides North Dakota first responders and humanitarian nonprofits with support for health, education, and disaster relief programs serving marginalized communities. Organizations focused on emergency response, healthcare access, or humanitarian aid may be eligible, alongside similar efforts in the U.S. and internationally where the foundation is active.
Semnani Family Foundation
North Dakota Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
North Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, science, or health and medicine can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible organizations must use all awarded funds within the U.S. and be tax-exempt under federal law and, where applicable, California law.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Dakota can access funding for community sponsorships, including basic needs, workforce development, housing, arts and culture, environment, and diversity initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit first responder and search and rescue organizations working to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those involved in disaster response or humanitarian aid in North Dakota, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for program support. Eligible applicants are typically smaller 501(c)(3) or qualifying foreign entities with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Education Grants in North Dakota
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on education, arts, health, and social justice, Cowles Charitable Trust invites North Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for program or general operating support. Nationally focused nonprofits that support first responders or search and rescue efforts may be eligible for awards up to US $10,000, with preference for organizations having diverse funding sources.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for North Dakota Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
North Dakota first responder and emergency-service nonprofits can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation to support child welfare, education, humanitarian aid, environmental work, animal welfare, and arts and culture initiatives; awards range from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25%.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can secure more than US $50,000 to develop storytelling projects that highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness, including in North Dakota. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports initiatives such as wildlife conservation, mental health, education, and outdoor access that may benefit search and rescue–related programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding, including those serving North Dakota, can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to respect all life and the environment, this foundation provides funding for charitable initiatives that advance positive change in an ever‑changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for TJX Foundation grants supporting basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. North Dakota first responder and search and rescue groups with aligned nonprofit programs may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
North Dakota 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for community services, environmental work, or human services projects. Focused on these areas, Lawrence Foundation invites eligible organizations to request US $5,000 - US $10,000 for program or general operating support, which may include search and rescue–related activities within its priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in North Dakota and across the U.S. can seek funding for community-based programs, cultural institutions, education, health facilities, environmental efforts, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. Grants from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help first responder and search and rescue-related organizations with US $1,000 - US $20,000 awards.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Dakota working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial support. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelters and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, arts education, and cultural access. Priority goes to U.S. organizations with strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in North Dakota
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
North Dakota first responder and public safety nonprofits can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for community, education, health care, social service, civic, cultural, or environmental projects. 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily in the U.S., may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project support through this annual grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in North Dakota
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health, social services, or disaster relief in North Dakota may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports local, non-discriminatory charities in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates across the U.S.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Dakota working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved youth and families may be eligible, including those connected to first responder or community safety efforts.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Grants for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in North Dakota that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. Funding honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners addressing significant social issues. First responder and search and rescue organizations with exemplary cross-sector partnerships may be especially competitive.
Mutual Of America Foundation