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foundation

Overview

Destination Development Grants

Status: Active (2025 awards announced October 15, 2025)

Geographic Scope: North Dakota (statewide)

Focus Areas: Tourism infrastructure enhancement, visitor experience elevation, economic growth in communities

2025 Cycle Results:

  • Total Awarded: $15 million

  • Number of Projects: 23 projects across the state

  • Applications Received: 106 applications from 50 communities

  • Total Proposals: $153.2 million in proposals
  • Project Types: Projects vary widely in scope and appeal, targeting distinct visitor segments and offering new or expanded experiences designed to attract new travelers while enhancing residents' quality of life.

    Contact Information:

  • North Dakota Department of Commerce

  • Phone: 701-873-4360
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    travel-tourismcommunity-development

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