Education Grants in North Dakota

238 foundations fund education programs in North Dakota. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding education work in North Dakota, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants

From Usa Swimming Foundation

Adult learn-to-swim programsWater safetyDrowning prevention+1 more

Who can apply: Open to swim instructors, facilities, and programs seeking to help adults become safer around water. Grant recipients must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group when accepting the award.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)

Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants

From Usa Swimming

Adult learn-to-swimWater safetyDrowning prevention+1 more

Who can apply: Open to swim instructors, facilities, and programs seeking to help adults improve swimming skills and reduce adult drowning risk. Grant recipients must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group when accepting the award.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)Award: Varies

Hankinson You Be the Chemist Program (Local YBTC)

From Hankinson Education Foundation

STEM educationChemistry outreachK-8 academic competition

Who can apply: Program targets students in grades 5-8 participating in the You Be the Chemist Challenge®; local schools and volunteers participate.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)Award: $300 – $18K

Education Grants (Hankinson Education Foundation)

From Hankinson Education Foundation

EducationProjects and programs benefiting Hankinson students

Who can apply: Requests must support projects or programs that benefit the education of Hankinson students. The form asks whether the request is for Hankinson Public School or identifies the sponsoring program or group if it is not. Requests of $5,000 or greater require an in-person presentation at a regularly scheduled Foundation meeting.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)

Plastics & Polymer Education Grants

From Society of Plastics Engineers

Plastics educationPolymer scienceSTEM education+1 more

Who can apply: Supports programs and projects at educational institutions. The grants program generally does not support individuals, for-profit entities, general operating expenses, capital or building campaigns, debt reduction, endowments, fundraising events, loans, or meals and refreshments.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: $5K – $75K

Center for Racial and Social Justice—Racial Justice in Education Grant

From National Education Association of the United States

Racial justiceSocial justiceLeadership development+2 more

Who can apply: NEA state and local affiliates may apply. Proposals must include detailed planning, supporting documents, narrative and budget information. Grantees must submit scheduled progress and final reports.

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Largest Education in North Dakota Foundations

THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$475.8M

Total Assets

$7.8B

Median Grant

$500K

B82National
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$208.3M

Total Assets

$26B

Median Grant

$69K

B430National
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION

PALO ALTO, CA

Annual Giving

$195.5M

Total Assets

$2B

Median Grant

$100K

B82National
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$189.7M

Total Assets

$171.8M

Median Grant

$56K

B99National
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$149.1M

Total Assets

$10.9B

Median Grant

$84K

B99National
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$145.2M

Total Assets

$213.3M

Median Grant

$89K

B82ZNational
Cornell University

ITHACA, NY

Annual Giving

$126.7M

Total Assets

$19.8B

Median Grant

$88K

B430National
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$109.8M

Total Assets

$9.3B

Median Grant

$110K

B43National
Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Annual Giving

$91.2M

Total Assets

$14.8B

Median Grant

$53K

B43National
University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$90.9M

Total Assets

$15.8B

Median Grant

$142K

B430National
THE BUSH FOUNDATION

ST PAUL, MN

Annual Giving

$71.1M

Total Assets

$1.5B

Median Grant

$105K

B80Regional
Charles Koch Foundation

Arlington, VA

Annual Giving

$62.2M

Total Assets

$758.9M

Median Grant

$82K

B82National
UND Alumni Association and Foundation

Grand Forks, ND

Annual Giving

$48.1M

Total Assets

$669.8M

Median Grant

$1.3M

B110Local
DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION

MISSOULA, MT

Annual Giving

$45.9M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$10K

B82Local
North Dakota State University Foundation

Fargo, ND

Annual Giving

$38.2M

Total Assets

$688.4M

Median Grant

$41.1M

B110Local
FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION

OWASSO, OK

Annual Giving

$37.6M

Total Assets

$122.3M

Median Grant

$15.6M

B82National
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION

MORGANTOWN, WV

Annual Giving

$30.3M

Total Assets

$179.7M

Median Grant

$70K

B43INational
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Annual Giving

$29.1M

Total Assets

$198M

Median Grant

$28K

B820National
MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$25.3M

Total Assets

$105.6M

Median Grant

$2K

B82National
The Spencer Foundation

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$22.8M

Total Assets

$664.8M

Median Grant

$50K

B99ZNational
Moose International Inc

Mooseheart, IL

Annual Giving

$22.4M

Total Assets

$304.1M

Median Grant

$10K

B83National
MASSACHUSETTS HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$20.3M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$200K

B80National
DREXEL UNIVERSITY

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$16.9M

Total Assets

$2.9B

Median Grant

$68K

B43National
ERNST & YOUNG FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$16.7M

Total Assets

$47.6M

Median Grant

$13K

B120National
DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$14.5M

Total Assets

$84.6M

Median Grant

$9K

B92ZNational

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