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Application Deadline: June 30th, 2025

(approximately $50,000 available)

Grant Criteria:

  • Grants shall be awarded only to those organizations designated by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt groups, or government agencies. Please contact the Advisory Committee if you need a fiscal sponsor.

  • Grants to religious organizations shall be limited to those activities which are non-sectarian and serve the entire community. ie. food pantry

  • Extensions may be granted, and additional grant application deadlines may be added at the discretion of the Advisory Committee.

  • Approved grant requests may be funded in full or partially, at the discretion of the Advisory Committee.

  • Requests for grants or scholarships for individuals will NOT be considered.

  • Requests for operating funds or day-to-day expenses will receive a lower priority.

  • Requests for projects or programs that serve a greater number of community residents will receive higher priority.

Click HERE to view DACF Grant History.

Eligibility Questions? Click HERE!

We made it easy for you to apply online for a grant!

Step 1 - Review

Review the “Grant Criteria” to ensure your organization qualifies. If you already have an account, skip to step 3.

Step 2 - Register

Create an account on our GRANT PORTAL. You will need your organization’s name, EIN, and executive officer's name. Be sure to write down your username (email address) and password.

Step 3 - Complete Your Application

After registering or logging in, you will arrive at the application section. Click “Apply” to the right of the grant program to which you wish to apply. If you do not see your desired grant program on the list, contact our office. You will be able to save your application and return later to complete it.

Step 4 - Bookmark the address

This will allow you to return easily to your application.

The DACF Foundation Advisory Committee will review applications & award grants based on available funds.

GRANT PORTAL Assistance? Email Nicole@NDCF.net