Killdeer Area Community Foundation Grant

The Killdeer Area Community Foundation (KACF) is a locally managed philanthropic entity established to address the funding needs of community-based organizations in the Killdeer region. Affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF), KACF provides a structured mechanism to receive charitable donations and redistribute them as grants that directly support nonprofit and public initiatives within Dunn County, North Dakota. With a foundational structure backed by over 40 years of NDCF’s fiduciary expertise, KACF focuses its local efforts on marketing, granting, and growing its community fund. The grant program operated by KACF prioritizes projects that offer significant benefits to a broad base of community residents. The Advisory Committee, composed of local volunteers, evaluates grant requests annually to ensure they align with the most urgent and impactful community needs. While capital and programmatic initiatives are encouraged, operational funding and multi-year requests are considered low priority. Grants to religious organizations are restricted to non-denominational activities that serve the general public. To apply, eligible entities must be either IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government agencies operating within Dunn County. The application process is conducted online via a dedicated grant portal where applicants register by submitting their organization's name, EIN, and executive officer’s details. Once registered, applicants can fill out and submit their applications, which are saved in the system for later access if needed. The deadline to apply for this funding cycle is June 30, 2025. Though the opening date is not explicitly stated, applications are currently being accepted. While there are no preliminary deadlines such as LOIs or Q&A cutoffs, applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the closing date to ensure completeness and eligibility. Approximately 4% of the foundation’s endowment is allocated for annual grantmaking, with the specific number and size of awards varying by year. Although matching funds are not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to secure additional funding sources as part of their proposals, which is considered favorably during evaluation. For more information or questions about eligibility and the application process, applicants may contact Linda Kittleson at [email protected]. Detailed instructions and tips for navigating the online grant portal are also available through the foundation’s website.

Review guidelines carefully, prepare impact-oriented proposals, register early.