Through partnership with the North Dakota State Fair and the Minot Area Community Foundation, Chevron Corporation provides funding to support North Dakota 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters. Up to twenty $500 grants are available each year to help groups complete a community service project or participate in the North Dakota State Fair. The program reflects a shared commitment to youth leadership, service, and hands-on learning opportunities across the state.
Grant funding may be used for:
Clubs and Chapters are encouraged to be creative in how grant funds are used! All awardees must use the funds for their intended purpose prior to the upcoming North Dakota State Fair.
Grant recipients are also required to provide a posterboard display at the North Dakota State Fair showcasing how the grant funds were used.
Grants may not be used for premium funding.
Application Period: August 1, 2026 – Monday, November 30, 2026, by 11:59 PM CST, for use prior to the 2027 North Dakota State Fair.
Application Process: Confirmed to stay as-is — no portal migration.
Award Notification: Applications reviewed after the deadline; award decisions communicated in January 2027.
Questions: Contact Staci Kenney, Finance & Program Director, at 701-852-0646.
MACF also offers the NWND Fund for Girls grant program, supporting programs that help girls and young women across Northwest North Dakota build character, confidence, leadership, life skills, and strong values.
Related Program: Individual students involved in 4-H & FFA can also apply for the Chevron Corporation Scholarship for high school seniors. See Scholarships.
