Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation

01/16/2026

One of the easiest ways to make a legacy gift to your favorite charity or cause is to name them as a beneficiary (or partial beneficiary) of your life insurance policy. And to have even greater impact, you can specifically designate the money to the organization's endowment fund. That way, your gift will continue to provide support for many, many years. Learn more at ndcflegacy.org or call NDCF at 701-222-8349 if you have questions about this charitable giving option.

01/16/2026

Thank you Dakota Western Bank for the $5,000 gift to the Bowman and Slope County Community Foundation endowment fund.

12/30/2025

Just a reminder that a gift to the North Dakota Community Foundation (or one of our endowment funds) may qualify for the North Dakota 40% Income Tax Credit! The donation must be made on or before December 31 (postmarked by 12/31/25 or submitted online by 11:59 pm on the 31st). Some restrictions may apply. Take advantage of this generous giving incentive and let your charitable dollars improve life in North Dakota! Call us at 701-222-8349 for more information or learn more at ndcf.net/give/taxcredit.html.

12/23/2025

The Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation Advisory Committee awarded 5 grants this fall totaling $191,250. Endowment Funds in the amount of $13,050 were distributed in addition to a large donation from Grid United. Projects receiving Grid United funding must have a broad impact on the quality of life for a significant number of people in Slope County. (Grid United’s gift is to be granted immediately and will not have any impact on the Foundation’s endowment fund.
Recipients for Fall 2025 Grants Awards:
- Slope County Farmer’s Fair Association: $150,000 for Capital Improvements (livestock barn and outdoor seating area)
- Rhame Fire Department: $28,200 for SCBA Gear Replacement
- Bowman Regional Public Library: $2,300 for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- Bowman County Fair Association: Four Season’s Floor Repair Project
- Women Empowering Women: $750 to Purchase LifeVac Devices for Local Daycares

The Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation Endowment was established in 2014 and has a market value of over $430,000. Jeanine Clendenen, Committee Chair stated, “The Grid United donation, now it’s third year, has been an incredible gift to Slope County residents and our communities. These funds have and will continue to bring a better quality of life through improvement projects and lifesaving equipment purchases. We are excited to announce that there will again be two grant rounds in 2026 with additional funds from Grid United’s North Plains Connection project, as well as, earnings from our endowment fund.”

After eleven years, Ila Kelner, Carla Teska and Jeanine Clendenen will be ending their years of service to the Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation Advisory Committee. New members will be elected in the Spring of 2026.

There are numerous ways to make a charitable gift to the Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation. Donations can be made online by going to www.ndcf.net/bowmanslope or by visiting with a committee member.

12/11/2025

Did you know that the Bowman/Slope Community Foundation supports the Dolly Parton Imagination Library project for children in our region ages 0-5? Such a perfect project to support and inspire learning. Make sure to get your child registered at the Bowman Regional Public Library. 📚

09/30/2025

Fun to see the updates 🤩

09/04/2025

⭐️ September 15, 2025 - the application deadline for all 3 funding opportunities through the Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation.

First Funding Opportunity: $13,060
- Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation Endowment funds. Any organization with a 501(c)3 status or government agency in Bowman or Slope County May apply.

Second Funding Opportunity: $25,000
These funds are made possible through a gift from Grid United Community Investment Program to enhance projects or programs that are in or serve Slope County. Any government entity or 501(c)3 serving Slope County Residents may apply. Funds can be divided up and used for programs or equipment purchases.

Third Funding Opportunity: $150,000
These funds are also made possible through a gift from Grid United Community Investment Program and to be used to benefit or enhance Slope County. ** This funding opportunity will be awarded to one application only. This gift is restricted for larger equipment purchases or construction projects. Applicants for the $150,000 funding may be asked to make a presentation to foundation committee members, in addition to completing a grant application. Any government entity or 501(c)3 serving Slope County Residents may apply. Past recipients of the $75,000 may not reapply.
2023 Recipient of $75,000 Grant Award: Amidon Fire and Rescue
2024 Funds were not distributed due to lack of qualified applications.

Applications can be completed online at www.ndcf.net/bowmanslope. Questions about grant opportunities can be directed to Bowman & Slope Community Foundation Advisory Committee Members:
Jeanine Clendenen, Chair
Kasey Burke, Vice-Chair
Carla Teske
Robb Narum
Ila Kelner
Scott Olson
Amy Fischer
Kristy Pagel
Duane Bowmans

The Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation (BSCF) was established by a group of residents concerned about the lack of funding for local organizations. It provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in Bowman and Slope counties,....

08/21/2025

The Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation (BSCF) has announced that it has opened its Fall 2025 grant round for organizations who provide services in Bowman & Slope Counties. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization, a government agency, or have a fiscal sponsor with one of those designations.

Grid United, an independent transmission company and significant donor in the region, has gifted money to be granted through their Community Investment Program (CIP) in 2023, 2024, and 2025 to Slope County alongside the foundation’s yearly endowment earnings which serve both counties. Organizations may apply in both Spring and Fall. Grant dollars from Grid United and the Endowment will be divided up into two grant rounds as follows:

• SPRING Round: $36,800 granted to organizations who serve Slope County
• FALL Round: $47,854 available for organizations who serve Bowman and/or Slope County
• FALL Special Single Capital Project Grant: $150,000 for organizations who serves Slope County

APPLY TODAY, ONLINE at www.NDCF.net/BowmanSlope (“Apply for Grant” tab then “Apply Here” button). Fall applications are due by September 15, 2025. The Foundation advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards shortly after the deadline.

The BSCF is a permanent endowment from which the local advisory committee take applications, reviews, and grants out annual earnings and additional funds (like Grid United’s large donation) based on the most pressing needs of the community, helping improve the quality of life in the Bowman & Slope counties. Spring Round 2025 were awarded to the following organizations:

• New England Rural Fire Protection: $15,000 for Personal Protection Gear
• Bowman Fire Department: $15,000 for Turnout Gear
• Marmarth Ambulance Service: $6800 for AEDs for Rural Readiness

Picture 1: Jeanine Clendenen, BSCF Chair with Stewart Nielsen representing New England Rural Fire Protection
Picture 2: Kasey Burke, BSCF Vice-Chair with Nevada Turbiville representing Bowman Fire Department
Picture 3: Jeanine Clendenen, BSCF Chair with Becca Bumgardner representing Marmarth Ambulance

For more information, please contact Jeanine Clendenen- BSCF Chair at 701-206-1119

The Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation is a component fund of the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF). Established in 1976, NDCF provides all forms of charitable services for the community such as committee training, marketing, endowment management, gift planning, annual audit, gift and grant processing; so that committees can focus on building the fund, making it a significant resource for the community.

08/08/2025

Leave a Legacy

Leave your legacy in North Dakota. Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving at NDCF.net/Plan.

06/26/2025

North Dakota Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Statewide Greatest Needs grant round. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit or government agency (such as a park district or school district) in North Dakota is eligible to apply for up to $5,000. Application deadline is July 31st. Details and application at ndcf.net/receive/swgn.

04/10/2025

The April 28th deadline is quickly approaching!

The Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation (BSCF) was established by a group of residents concerned about the lack of funding for local organizations. It provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in Bowman and Slope counties,....

03/28/2025

Did you know . . . you can designate the North Dakota Community Foundation or one of our component funds as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or a retirement, investment, or bank account? If you have children or other relatives, you can include them and NDCF as partial beneficiaries. Doing so provides for your heirs while honoring your charitable values. Make sure your beneficiary designations are up-to-date! Learn more at https://ndcflegacy.org/?pageID=169