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Grant Opportunities

Supporting our community members

Overview

Each year, NCC commits nearly $70,000 in donations, sponsorships and scholarships in and around the communities we serve. Grants to local organizations are a large priority of these commitments. We are excited to again offer the following grant opportunities:

Applications can be submitted to NCC either by email: ncc@nccray.com, Subject: Grants, or by mail: NCC, ATTN: Grants, PO Box 38 Ray ND 58849.

Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) Grant

Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) Grant

NCC and the other Rural ILECs in ND are given $3,000 to distribute to community-owned entities, non-profits, and other community-based projects. Funds available up to $3,000. This grant requires $4 of your organization’s funds for every $1 of RDFC funds awarded. Completed applications are due to NCC by October 13, 2023. 

RDFC Grant Application (PDF)

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Grant

Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Grant

  • This program supports projects in these categories: Business and Economic
    Development, Community Development, Education and Telecommunications
    Applications.
  • Visit https://www.frs.org/programs/grant-program/community-grant for more information.
  • Completed applications are due to NCC by August 29, 2023.
FRS Grant Program Flyer (PDF)