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North Dakota Council on the Arts Professional Development Grant

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  • Who Can Apply: North Dakota nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, individual artists, and arts educators.
  • The Focus: Funding for arts-related professional development activities such as conferences, workshops, study with a master artist, or artist residencies, in the U.S. or internationally.
  • The Funding: Reimbursement up to $1,000; maximum award is $1,000 or 80% of total project cash expenses (whichever is less), with a 20% match required.
  • Key Requirements: Submit an online application through the NDCA online grants system with a project narrative (using the provided template) and budget; read the FY27 Program Overview, Budget Instructions, and Narrative Template before applying.
DeadlineMonday, May 31, 2027
AwardUp to $1,000; maximum award request may not exceed $1,000 or 80% of the total project cash expenses, whichever is less. 20% match required.
Program datesJuly 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
LocationND
ParticipationRemote
Age range18–
Application notesApply online through the NDCA grant system (grantinterface.com, urlkey=ndca) at least six weeks before the activity starts, by 11:59 pm CST. FY27 activities must fall between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027, and applications close May 31, 2027. Eligible applications are funded in order received while funds last. This is a reimbursement grant: total expenses must be $1,250 or more to request $1,000. Grants to individuals are taxable. Contact Brenna Lahren, blahren@nd.gov, (701) 328-7590.
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North Dakota Council on the Arts

Organization based in Bismarck