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.
Upcoming Events
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Renewable Energy Program - August 1st, 2026.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Governor's Conference Room - 8:00 - 11:00 am
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
Oil and Gas Research Program - September 1, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Location TBD
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Department of Commerce-Workforce Safety & Insurance Boardroom, 8:00 - 12:00 pm
1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 1, Bismarck
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.