North Dakota Faith-based and Community Initiatives
North Dakota's Faith-based and Community Organizations
Initiative was formed as a result of Senate Bill 2349 of the 2005 Legislative Session. The bill placed the duties of
the Commission within the Office of the Governor. With the assistance of the Faith-based and Community Organizations
Advisory Commission, the Governor's Office will strive to align faith-based and community organizations with
service and funding opportunities.
North Dakota's commitment to serving its citizens is strong. North Dakota consistently ranks in the top 5 states for percentage of people who volunteer their time to help others in need. With increased awareness and links to funding sources, we hope that those volunteer hours can be multiplied to serve a greater number of people in a meaningful way.
Commissioner Information
The Commission is comprised of 7 individuals, of whom two are legislators, two represent state agencies, one represents a minority population, and two are members at large.
2006 Commission Members
- Senator Tim Mathern
- Representative Margaret Sitte
- Leann Bertsch, Department of Corrections
- Carol Olson, Department of Human Services
- Cynthia Lindquist Mala
- Brad Williams
Publications
- Friday Night Facts: Indiana OFBCI Newsletter (175kb pdf)
- Funding Opportunities: March 26, 2007 (231kb pdf)
- Funding Opportunities: January 29, 2007 (231kb pdf)
Useful Links
- AmeriCorps Resources: www.americorps.org
- Federal Funding Information: www.grants.gov
- Grant Opportunities II (99kb pdf)
- Grant Opportunities I (148kb pdf)
- White House Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives: www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci