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BEK Grant Opportunities Help Grow & Nurture Communities

Turn Your Idea into Impact

April 2026

At BEK Communications Cooperative, community isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we invest in. And now, the next round of grant opportunities is open, giving local organizations the chance to turn great ideas into real impact.

Community Partnership Program (CPP)

Through BEK’s Community Partnership Program, funding is available for projects that strengthen and support our communities. Whether it’s a school initiative, a local event, or equipment for a volunteer group, this program is designed to meet real needs right here at home.


CPP grants are awarded twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. If you’ve been thinking about a project that could make a difference in your community, now is the time to act.


Applications Due: September 30, 2026

Learn more and apply: www.bek.coop/coop/cpp

Foundation for Rural Services (FRS) Community Grant

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) is a nonprofit organization that works in cooperation with NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association to sustain and enhance the quality of life in America by advancing an understanding of rural issues. The FRS Community Grant Program is offered annually through NTCA members, like BEK, to support local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America.


Applications Due: August 3, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://www.bek.coop/coop/frs-grant-application/

Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) Grant

The RDFC is a North Dakota-based non-profit finance and development corporation that supports rural community projects, businesses, and non-profits.  Members of the RDFC are North Dakota’s rural Electric and Telecommunication Cooperatives, including BEK. The grant provides funding for projects that improve local services and infrastructure.


Applications Due: September 30, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://www.bek.coop/coop/rdfc-online-app/


These programs offer meaningful support for the ideas and efforts that keep rural North Dakota strong. Big ideas start in small communities. Let’s work together to bring them to life.

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