The Minot Area Community Foundation is dedicated to increasing philanthropic participation and financial support for charitable causes. It aims to give back to the community permanently through grants funded by charitable donations established by donors, who can choose their level of involvement in the grant recommendation process.
The Minot Area Community Foundation grant program focuses on fostering solutions to community problems, responding to changing or emerging needs, and promoting preventive approaches alongside assistance efforts. It emphasizes cooperation among nonprofit organizations to avoid duplicating efforts, leveraging additional funding, encouraging volunteerism and citizen participation, and supporting sustainability in community projects. Grants are awarded for special projects, innovative programs, equipment, and building needs, with a particular interest in proposals that demonstrate practicality, address preventative measures, promote cooperation and leverage additional funding or resources, and encourage volunteerism and sustainability. The Foundation considers the agency's capability, past stewardship, budget adequacy, and support from related agencies.