Congrats to our 2023 Mini Grant recipients!

Crisis Care Chaplaincy - Identifying and matching outerwear for the colder months - $3,960

Dakota Children's Advocacy Center - Increasing Culturally Specific Services to Underserved Victims of Abuse - $5,000

Bis-Man Transit Board - CAT Bus Route Sign Replacement - $5,000

Heaven's Helpers Closet 701 - Building Remodel - Shelving - $5,000

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch - Transition Backpacks - $5,000

Tracy's Sanctuary House - Update and revamp Tracy's Sanctuary House website $5,000

Blessed Builders - Ministry - Blessing Boutique - $5,000

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Grant Guidelines

Updated December 2023

Organizations that do not wish to apply for the SuperGrant may apply for a Mini Grant of up to $5,000.

Eligibility Requirements

• 501(c)(3) organizations* or

• Government agencies or

• Tribal government agencies and

• Located in and providing programs and services in Bismarck and/or Mandan, or surrounding communities in Burleigh and Morton counties.

• Only one application per organization is accepted each year.

 *Churches and religious organizations are eligible to apply, but only for programs or projects that are non-sectarian and non-proselytizing, and that serve a broad segment of the community without regard to religious affiliation (or lack of) (example: food pantry or homeless shelter).

Ineligible Applicants

• Individuals

• SuperGrant applicants (in the same year)

Priorities

The BisMan Community Foundation does not have a narrow area of focus. The Advisory Committee looks at each project on its merits and prioritizes requests according to the following:

High Priority Requests

• Applicants with limited access to other sources of funding.

• Specific projects or programs that benefit a large segment of the population.

Low Priority Requests

• Projects or programs already substantially supported by the government, or which, in the opinion of the Advisory Committee, can and should be provided for by taxes.

• Operating funds, except for temporary emergencies or transitional circumstances.

• National organizations with little local presence.

• Applicants that field substantial fundraising each year with paid and volunteer staff.

Ineligible Requests

• Conferences or routine staff training. An exception may be made for one-time training for services that are above and beyond routine services.

• Projects that exist to influence legislation, carry on propaganda, participate in political campaigns, or threaten to cause significant controversy or divisiveness.

• Requests submitted after the deadline.

Deadline: July 1