AgriBank – Rural Community Grant Fund (October 31 Deadline)

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Infrastructure and Community Development Grants for Rural North Dakota

AgriBank’s Rural Community Grant Fund provides grants of up to $50,000 to support infrastructure and development projects that improve quality of life in rural communities across western North Dakota. Funding focuses on initiatives that address essential community needs and promote long-term rural resilience.

Organization: AgriBank
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Western North Dakota

About the Funder

AgriBank supports rural prosperity through strategic community investment. The Rural Community Grant Fund is funded annually through income generated by mineral interests in western North Dakota, reinforcing AgriBank’s historical and ongoing commitment to the region’s rural communities.

What This Program Supports

Eligible projects may include:

Housing and community development initiatives
Health, safety, and environmental infrastructure
Medical facilities and services
Educational programs and capital improvements
Other infrastructure projects that serve rural populations

Projects should demonstrate measurable benefit to the broader community.

Eligibility & Preferences

Priority consideration is given to:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Also eligible:

Local governmental authorities (excluding federal, state, and county governments)

Additional criteria:

Projects must be located in western North Dakota
Religious organizations may apply only for non-religious community projects
Requests for individual or personal benefit are not eligible

Funding Amounts

Grants available up to $50,000
Funding levels depend on project need, scope, and available resources

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Deadline: October 31
📅 Review Cycle: Semiannual review

Application / Request Process

Applicants must complete and submit the Rural Community Grant Fund application electronically by the deadline.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.agribank.com/rural-community-grant-fund/

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Semiannual
Grant Size: Up to $50,000
Best Suited For: Rural nonprofits and eligible local entities advancing infrastructure, housing, health, and education in western North Dakota