Quick Summary
Name: Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation (FM Area Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $7,127,664 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $500 - $15,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$49,500 (2023: 144 grants) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Website: https://areafoundation.org/ Phone: (701) 234-0756 Email: lexi@areafoundation.org Address: 409 7th St S, Fargo, ND 58103
Geographic Focus
- Cass County, North Dakota
- Clay County, Minnesota
Nonprofits must have an office located in one of these counties to be eligible to apply.
Funding Priorities
- Arts, Culture & Creativity
- Community Building
- Basic Human Needs
- Education
- Women and Children
- 2026 Focus: General operations exclusively (no event sponsorships, capital needs, or program/project proposals)
What They Don't Fund
- Event sponsorships (not accepted through FMAF Grant Round)
- Capital needs (not accepted through FMAF Grant Round)
- Program/project proposals (not accepted through FMAF Grant Round as of 2026)
- Organizations located outside Cass County, ND or Clay County, MN
- Schools, colleges, or universities (must apply through their associated foundation)
- Organizations currently being fiscally sponsored by FM Area Foundation
- Organizations currently receiving a loan from FM Area Foundation
Application Method
Application process through the FM Area Foundation Grant Round:
- Four-step evaluation process: Program Officer review, full staff review, grants committee review, and Board of Directors approval
- Typical turnaround time: 3 months
- Minimum grant request: $500
- Maximum grant request: $15,000
- Eligibility: IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofits, churches, tax-exempt schools, or government entities in Cass or Clay counties
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