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Active - Grant Round 29 applications accepted through November 1, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 72/100
NDIC-OHF-R29-2026North DakotaNorth Dakota Industrial CommissionGovernmental EntityNonprofit OrganizationTribal Government or OrganizationCapital & Infrastructure

North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Round 29

North Dakota Industrial Commission is accepting Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Round 29 applications through November 1, 2026. Eligible state agencies, Tribal governments, political subdivisions, and tax-exempt nonprofits may seek at least $2,500 for qualifying conservation and outdoor-recreation projects. A 25% match and $100 online application fee apply.

FundingNo fixed per applicant maximum is published. Minimum request is $2,500. The program receives up to $40 million per biennium.
DeadlineNovember 1, 2026. No closing clock time or time zone is published on the current applicant page.
Last verifiedSeptember 26, 2026
Required next actionVerify eligible applicant type, project alignment to an Outdoor Heritage Fund directive, current program restrictions, required 25% match, and Grants Management System requirements. Submit before November 1, 2026 and avoid relying on the final day because the official page does not publish a closing time or time zone.

Broad Eligibility

North Dakota state agencies, Tribal governments, political subdivisions, and tax-exempt nonprofit organizations with projects that advance one or more Outdoor Heritage Fund directives.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score 72/100. Verified current North Dakota conservation and outdoor-recreation opportunity. Healthcare technology fit is low and any such use would require project-specific allowability confirmation from the program.

Opportunity Overview

The North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Round 29 is administered by the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The program supports projects that enhance conservation practices in North Dakota, including Directive D projects that conserve natural areas and establish or develop parks and other recreation areas.

Application Window

Applications are currently being accepted for Grant Round 29. The deadline is November 1, 2026. The current applicant page does not publish a closing clock time or time zone, so Atlas does not infer one.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include North Dakota state agencies, political subdivisions, tribal entities, and tax exempt nonprofit organizations whose projects align with the purposes of the Outdoor Heritage Fund.

Funding and Match

The current 2026 program policies state that grants may be any amount within the limits of legislative appropriation, but no request may be less than $2,500. A minimum 25 percent match of total project cost is required and may include eligible cash, in kind, and indirect contributions with appropriate documentation. The program receives up to $40 million per biennium.

Project Restrictions

Several uses require a finding of exceptional circumstances, including maintenance, road or parking lot paving, swimming pools or aquatic parks, property not affixed to land, most playground equipment, certain buildings, ice rinks, athletic courts, sports fields, and similar facilities. Applicants should verify the proposed project against the controlling policies before committing costs.

Submission

Applications must be submitted online through the North Dakota Industrial Commission Grants Management System. A $100 application fee is collected through the system at submission.

Atlas Fit Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score: 72/100. This is a verified, current state administered opportunity with a fixed deadline, broad political subdivision and nonprofit eligibility, and clear recreation and conservation directives.

N9+ Fit Score: 12/100. The controlling policies focus on conservation and outdoor recreation infrastructure, and property not affixed to land generally requires exceptional circumstances. Atlas does not identify a routine, defensible N9+ role for this opportunity.

QC Healthcare Fit: 18/100. A healthcare role would be highly project specific and is not established by the general program rules. No outreach should assume healthcare allowability without a qualifying project and authoritative confirmation.

Verification Notes

Verified against the North Dakota Industrial Commission applicant page and 2026 Outdoor Heritage Fund Program Policies on September 26, 2026.

Official source: https://www.ndic.nd.gov/research-grant-programs/outdoor-heritage-fund/outdoor-heritage-fund-applicant-information

Source verificationOfficial government source · www.ndic.nd.govAtlas last verified this record September 26, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗