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The ND250 Grant Program is a state-funded initiative administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Its mission is to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States through inclusive community projects and events that inspire North Dakotans to renew and strengthen our democracy.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to non-profit organizations, as well as city, county, or tribal governments, for projects related to the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Eligible projects may include:
For a complete list of allowable and unallowable expenses, please refer to the grant guidelines. Interested eligible organizations that have a project they wish to be considered for an award should thoroughly read the guidelines.
Additional Application information: www.nd.gov/north-dakotas-celebration-americas-250th
Submit an application: grants.nd.gov
Deadline: Application opens August 1, 2025 and will be reviewed quarterly starting October 1, 2025. Grants will be awarded until funds are exhausted.
The State Historic Preservation Office of North Dakota receives federal funds annually from the Historic Preservation Fund to assist in the identification, evaluation, and preservation of cultural resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Deadline: Funds are not currently available.
The Cultural Heritage Grant Program provides grant funding for non-profits, museums and historical societies for exhibits, special projects, events, education activities, collections projects, and capital improvements.
Deadline: Funds are not currently available.
A key area of concern throughout North Dakota's historical repositories is the storage of archival and collections material. Archival Supply Purchase Grants provide grants for local and county historical societies, museums, and archives to purchase archival supplies. Grants will be awarded throughout the biennium until the fund is exhausted.
Deadline: Funds are not currently available.
Heritage Training Scholarships are available for local and county historical society staff members to participate in training opportunities. Grants will be awarded throughout the biennium until the fund is exhausted.
Deadline: Funds are not currently available.
Main Street Community Education Grants focus on partnerships between the teacher/educator and a local museum or history organization. Teachers and educators of all levels are encouraged to apply. Grants will be awarded throughout the biennium until the fund is exhausted.
Deadline: Funds are not currently available.
North Dakota Museum Assessment Program provides a grant to city, county, or regional historical societies, museums, and history organizations to perform an in-depth review of their organization and develop a long-range plan.
Deadline: Funds are not currently available.
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