The John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust aims to positively impact communities in northwest North Dakota through semi-annual community investments. They focus on initiatives that support arts, culture, creativity, community development, economic improvement, and innovation to enhance the region's quality of life.
The grant program supports a wide range of initiatives within northwest North Dakota, emphasizing arts, culture, creativity, community development, economic development, and innovation. It seeks applications from entities looking to start, support, or expand in these areas, offering potentially larger grants for innovative approaches that improve the region's quality of life.
When determining allocations for grants, priority is structured thus: