Submitted Photo Grant recipients gather for the NWND Fund for Girls check presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Minot.

The Minot Area Community Foundation presented $42,230 to eight organizations through the first NWND Fund for Girls grant round.

According to MACF information, the fund supports programs that help girls build character, confidence, leadership, life skills and strong values. Eligible nonprofits, schools and charitable groups across northwest North Dakota were invited to apply.

Grants were awarded to:

– Bio Girls for 2026 programming in Stanley and Mountrail County

– Central Middle School for the CMS Book Club for Girls

– Companions for Children for the StrongHER pilot program

– Full Steam Ahead for Girls STEAM programming

– Local Motives for Girls Take the Stage: A

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