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Grant Program: Program-Related Investments
Geographic Area Targeted
Arizona, North Dakota, New Mexico, & Colorado where the foundation has board members living and able to interact directly with investment candidates. However, particularly exciting proposals supporting other regions may be considered.
Search Process Keywords
Job Creation
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Vocational & Trade Education
Employment Services
Entrepreneurship
Life Skills Training & Rehabilitation
Link to Funding Announcement
https://www.dakotafoundation.org/guidelines
Application Due Date
Rolling
Grant Award Range
Up to $100,000
Expected Number of Awards
Varies
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits and For-Profits (Editor’s recommendation: Community College Foundation)
Overview of Funding
While not limited to the list below, we offer the following suggestions of partnerships we have supported in the past and hope to support again in the future. This list is not exhaustive, but is provided to be representative of the spirit of the requests we are likely to consider:
Entrepreneurial endeavors with high social impact
Programs that develop education or specific job training that empowers individuals to become more economically self-sufficient
Programs supporting improved employment opportunities for economically disadvantaged members of the community
Refer to the foundation’s FAQ webpage: https://www.dakotafoundation.org/faq/
