Please Email all Grant Program Correspondence to: ndicgrants@nd.gov
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.
Grant Rounds & Project Updates
Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Round 24:
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Technical Review Committee Meeting: TBD
Outdoor Heritage Fund Orientation/Policy Review Meeting: TBD
Outdoor Heritage Fund Advisory Board: TBD
Industrial Commission awards $6.3 million in latest Outdoor Heritage Fund and Renewable Energy Program grant rounds
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press Release, Renewable Energy ProgramThe North Dakota Industrial Commission, consisting of Gov. Doug Burgum, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved $6.3 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund and Renewable Energy Program matching grants. Both programs are funded solely by oil and gas production tax revenue. The Outdoor Heritage Fund was established in 2013 to provide grants for projects that enhance outdoor conservation practices in the state. The Renewable Energy Program was established in 2007 to promote research and utilization of North Dakota’s renewable energy resources, including advanced biofuels.
Summer 2023 Grant Rounds
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Categories: Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, Industrial Commission, Oil & Gas Research Program, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press Release, Renewable Energy ProgramIndustrial Commission Announces Summer 2023 Grant Round Schedule for Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Renewable Energy Program, and Oil and Gas Research Council.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $2.9 MILLION IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved nearly $3 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants for eight conservation and recreation projects benefiting North Dakotans across the state. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation and outdoor recreation areas.
OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND APPLICATION DUE DATE IS SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2022
Monday, August 15, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission is reminding applicants that the deadline to submit applications for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program is September 1, 2022.
Outdoor Heritage Fund Accepting Applications
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission is currently accepting applications through March 1, 2022, for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $1,666,000 IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved $1,666,000 in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants for four conservation and recreation projects benefiting North Dakotans across the state. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation and outdoor recreation areas.
OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Friday, July 30, 2021
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission is currently accepting applications through September 1, 2021, for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $5.8 MILLION IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved $5.8 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants for 16 conservation and recreation projects benefiting North Dakotans across the state. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation and outdoor recreation areas.
OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission is currently accepting applications through May 3, 2021, for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program.
Industrial Commision Awards $11,624,359 in Outdoor Heritage Funds
Monday, November 23, 2020
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe Industrial Commission of North Dakota approved $11,624,359 in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants for eight conservation and recreation projects benefiting North Dakotans across the state. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation, and outdoor recreation areas.
OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Monday, August 3, 2020
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission is currently accepting applications through September 1, 2020, for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $166,174 IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseBismarck, ND – The Industrial Commission of North Dakota approved $166,174 in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants for five conservation and recreation projects benefiting North Dakotans across the state. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation, and outdoor recreation areas.
OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission is currently accepting applications through March 13, 2020, for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $921,478 IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseBismarck, ND – The Industrial Commission of North Dakota has approved $921,478 in Outdoor Heritage Fund grants for seven conservation and recreation projects benefiting communities across the state. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation, and outdoor recreation areas.
OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission is currently accepting applications through November 1, 2019, for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $5,199,095 IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe Industrial Commission of North Dakota today approved $5,199,095 in Outdoor Heritage Fund grants for 11 conservation and recreation projects benefiting communities across the state.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $3,350,164 IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Friday, December 7, 2018
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe Industrial Commission of North Dakota today approved $3,350,164 in Outdoor Heritage Fund grants for nine conservation and recreation projects benefiting communities across the state. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation and outdoor recreation areas.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $648,346 IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Friday, September 14, 2018
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe Industrial Commission of North Dakota today approved $648,346 in Outdoor Heritage Fund grants for six conservation and recreation projects benefiting communities across the state.
OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe Industrial Commission of North Dakota has established a special grant round for the Outdoor Heritage Fund Program and is currently accepting applications through July 15, 2018. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation, and outdoor recreation areas.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AWARDS $4.6 MILLION IN OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUNDS
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe Industrial Commission of North Dakota today approved $4.6 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund grants for 13 conservation and recreation projects benefiting communities across the state. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects such as access to public and private lands for sportsmen, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation, and outdoor recreation areas.
NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Press ReleaseThe North Dakota Industrial Commission is currently accepting applications through April 1, 2018, for the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Program.