The Cultural Heritage Grant Program administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota was created in 2003 and provides grant funding to history organizations in the areas of education, collections, special projects and capital improvements. To encourage and strengthen applications for education focused projects the SHSND created an additional grant category, the Main Street Community Education Grants. In every community the main street connects business, people, and dreams to the past, present and future.
Projects in this category should have a focus on enhancing education curriculum with pre-K through graduate level students. Funding priority will be given to projects that demonstrate a partnership between the teacher/educator and a local museum or history organization. Projects are to be developed by teachers or educators and will connect youth, young adults and the community to local and regional history. Teachers and educators of all levels are encouraged to apply.
None is available.
Qualified organizations are limited to one grant application for the 2021-2023 biennium. Applications for a small project grant can be submitted at any time and will be awarded on a rolling basis. Interested applications for a Large Project grant must first submit a Letter of Inquiry to ensure the project will fit with the grant objectives.
Grant funds cannot be used to:
The following organizations are eligible to apply for Main Street Community Education Grants:
The following are ineligible to apply for Cultural Heritage Grants:
Applications are accepted throughout the 2021-2023 biennium until funds are exhausted.
Award amounts vary. Small Project grants may be up to $1,500. Large Project Grants will be between $1,501 and $15,000. A dollar-for-dollar match for grant funds must be demonstrated in the grant application. Matching funds may be in cash in-kind. In-kind matches (salaries, donated labor, supplies, and use of equipment) must be used in the specific project supported by the grant funds, not for work completed prior to the applications or award of the grant. Projects to be funded under the 2021-2023 grant cycle must be completed by May 15, 2023.