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.
   3. Involve cooperative projects with other nonprofit organizations.
6. Notification of project funding or non-funding will be provided to the designated contact person.
7. Applications are available online, at the MPO office and City of Mandan office.
8. Send completed application to Mandan Progress Organization at 411 West Main, Mandan, ND 58554
9. Acceptance of Application close March 31st, 2023

Grant Application

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2021 Recipients

• Independence Day Parade
• Mandan Horse and Saddle Club 
• North Dakota State Railroad Museum
• Bismarck-Mandan Musicians Association
• Be a Good Neighbor

• Dacotah Speedway
• Friends of Fort Lincoln
• Morton Mandan Public Library
• Makewell

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Selection Committee

Local Event Grant applications are reviewed and rated by the following community representatives:

1. City of Mandan Designee
2. Member from the Mandan’s Visitors Committee
3. MPO Board Member
4. MPO Board Member
5. Representative from the Bismarck-Mandan CVB