Higher Education Grant Funders in North Dakota
211 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to North Dakota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $375.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 211 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in North Dakota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Dakota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota State University Foundation | North Dakota | $138.4M | 4 | 2024 |
| 2 | Und Alumni Association and Foundation | North Dakota | $126.8M | 59 | 2024 |
| 3 | Ndscs Foundation | North Dakota | $14.6M | 6 | 2025 |
| 4 | Minot State University Development | North Dakota | $14.4M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Williston State College Foundation | North Dakota | $14.3M | 5 | 2023 |
| 6 | Dsu Heritage Foundation | North Dakota | $8.9M | 9 | 2023 |
| 7 | Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation | North Dakota | $7.8M | 46 | 2024 |
| 8 | Valley City State University Foundation | North Dakota | $6.7M | 6 | 2025 |
| 9 | Sanford Group Return | South Dakota | $5.3M | 11 | 2022 |
| 10 | Mayville State University Foundation | North Dakota | $4.8M | 7 | 2025 |
| 11 | Msu Beaver Boosters Inc | North Dakota | $3.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 12 | Lake Region Community College Foundation | North Dakota | $3.2M | 9 | 2025 |
| 13 | Alva J Field Memorial Trust | North Dakota | $2.9M | 623 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $2.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 15 | Dakota College at Bottineau Foundation | North Dakota | $1.9M | 4 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in North Dakota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 211 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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