Funds to fuel local events.

The Mandan Progress Organization serves as the facilitator of a City of Mandan grant that provides seed money to local organizations hosting events that add to the economic well-being of the community and/or increase the quality of life.

Grant Details

1. All applicants must be affiliated with a non-profit organization. Individuals will not be funded.
2. Grants are on an annual basis only.
3. Applications will be taken through March 31st for a May funding recommendation
4. Grant requests are limited to $5,000 per year per organization. Grants will be paid in 50% Mandan Bucks and 50% cash.
5. Greatest consideration will be given to a project or event that:
   1. Add significantly to the economic well-being and/or increase the community’s quality of life.
   2. Impact a large number of people and attracts visitors to the community.
   3. the organization has raised dollars to provide a least a 50% match of grant dollars requested
   4. Involve cooperative projects with other community organizations.
6. Notification of project funding or non-funding will be provided to the designated contact person.
7. Applications are available online (click link below)
8. Send completed application to Mandan Progress Organization at 411 West Main, Mandan, ND 58554 or email application to matt@mandanprogress.org
9. Acceptance of Application close March 31st, 2023

Grant Application

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2022 Recipients

• Dacotah Speedway
• Bismarck-Mandan Musician's Association
• North Dakota State Railroad Museum
• Living History Garrison
• Haunted Fort 
• Touch-a-Truck 
• Mandan Independence Day Parade

• Mandan Horse and Saddle Club
• Friends of Fort Lincoln
• Mandan Historical Society 
• Mandan Motor Cross
• Buggies and Blues 
• Art-in-the Park Festival 

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Selection Committee

Local Event Grant applications are reviewed and rated by the Mandan Progress Organization Executive Committee