Funds are available for projects in the western portion of North Dakota. Organizations that qualify as a 501(c)(3) entity under the IRS code receive preference. Requests for funding from governmental authorities also receive consideration, but not at the federal, state or county levels. Other organizations may apply, but requests by or for the personal benefit of an individual will not qualify. Requests from religious groups for a religious purpose do not qualify, but such groups may apply for funding of a community medical or housing project. The Rural Community Grant Fund does not discriminate on the basis or sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, disability or national origin.

Applications are available here. Grant applications are reviewed two times per year. Applications must be received electronically and submitted by April 30 or October 31 of each year.

The fund administrators will review grant applications two times per year and all applicants are notified after each review process.