North Dakota's Outdoor Heritage Fund was established in 2013 as a multi-million dollar program to provide grants to state agencies, tribal governments, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations, with higher priority given to projects that enhance conservation practices in this state by supporting one or more statutorily identified directives.  

The Outdoor Heritage Fund will receive up to $40 million per biennium from oil and gas production tax revenue. 

 

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Categories: Oil and Gas Research Program, OGRP-DL

Oil and Gas Research Program - September 1, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Outdoor Heritage Program

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Room 327B - Capitol Building J-Wing

600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CT)

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 08:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Renewable Energy Program

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Department of Commerce-Workforce Safety & Insurance Boardroom

1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 1, Bismarck

8:00 am - 12:00 pm (CT)

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 09:00 am - 12:30 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Governor's Conference Room 

600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505

9:00 am - 12:30 pm (CT)

Categories: LRP-DL

Lignite Research Program - October 1, 2026

Recent News

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Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press Release

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved $6 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants for six conservation and recreation projects benefiting North Dakotans across the state. The funding for this program, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects that improve access to public and private lands for sportsmen and women, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation and outdoor recreation areas.

Categories: Bank of North Dakota, Industrial Commission, Press Release

Bank of North Dakota (BND) today released its “Strong Banking 2025 Annual Report”, announcing another year of strong financial performance, significant progress in modernization initiatives, and continued commitment to supporting North Dakota residents, communities and financial institutions.

Categories: Industrial Commission, Mill & Elevator, Press Release

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission has appointed Cathy Dub as president and CEO of the North Dakota Mill and Elevator (Mill). Dub will assume the role upon the retirement of current president and CEO Vance Taylor who has served in the position for 26 years.

Categories: Industrial Commission, Lignite Research Program, Press Release

BISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission approved more than $7.6 million in Lignite Research Program grants for four projects that received a funding recommendation from the Lignite Research Council, the 26-member council that supports the Industrial Commission in the administration of the grant program.

Categories: Industrial Commission, Press Release, Renewable Energy Program

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, today approved $1 million in Renewable Energy Program matching grants in the latest round of funding awards.