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Grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota community and regional economic development organizations for marketing projects that build partnerships between businesses and local developers. Funding is intended for projects that develop primary sector business start-up, expansion, or relocation. In addition, workforce recruitme...

Grants of up to $1,250 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs that require immediate funding to initiate arts and cultural projects and participate in touring events. Eligible projects must benefit North Dakotans even if offered by an organization from a nearby state or province. Ex...

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit arts organizations, educational institutions, individual artists, and arts educators to take advantage of professional development opportunities. This program supports educational, informational, and training activities related to the arts and arts development. For Organ...

Grants to North Dakota political subdivisions for a range of projects that increase the energy efficiency of non-federal public buildings. Examples of eligible requests include installation of efficient lighting, installation of insulation, weather sealing, replacement of doors and windows, heating, venting, and air condit...

Grants to North Dakota business and IHE collaboratives for research, development, commercialization, and improvement of new or existing products. Funding will also be provided for research related to the development of vaccines, cures for cancer, virally infectious diseases, and other pathogens. Specifically, Research ...

Grants starting at $3,000 to North Dakota cultural and arts nonprofits that have been in existence for at least four years, for general expenses. Funding is intended primarily for productions, presentations, and service to the arts. Eligible arts disciplines include music, dance theater and opera; visual arts, design arts,...

Grants ranging from $1,250 to $3,000 to North Dakota nonprofits and agencies for community-oriented arts programming. Funding is intended to support arts programming in rural and small communities throughout the state, as well as arts programming and events in larger communities. Community Arts Access Tier 1 is a commun...

Grants totaling $90,000 to USA artists to create artwork for a new science facility being constructed on a university campus in Wyoming. Artists from Wyoming will be given preference. Artwork will be commissioned for both the interior and exterior of the facility. All genres, styles, conceptual approaches, and mediums will...

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Dakota K-12 school districts, REAs, and career and technology centers to enhance STEM education. The purpose of this program is to encourage industry and business partners to contribute to and participate in K-12 STEM education activities. Supported projects will innovate and integrate STEM ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota export-ready small businesses seeking to expand export sales and marketing initiatives. The purpose of this program is to help North Dakota companies strengthen their domestic and international export plans and increase the state’s presence in the global economy. Applications are i...

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, state agencies, and political subdivisions for projects involving the conservation of natural resources. Projects may also result in increased access for outdoor recreation. Funding may be requested for the following purposes: 1) Directive A - Providin...

Grants to North Dakota associations and employee organizations to promote workplace safety through education and training events. The purpose of this program is to reduce the number of occupational accidents and injuries. Consideration will be given to proposals that: 1. Provide the greatest savings in terms of injury ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Dakota master artists to train apprentices in traditional and folk art forms. A letter of intent is due prior to the submission of a full application. The purpose of this program is to encourage and honor the preservation of the state’s diverse living traditions. Funding is intended to all...