Capital Construction Grant

The Capital Construction Grant focuses on supporting the development and enhancement of local tourism attractions to boost visitor experiences.

Purpose

The purpose of this capital funds program is to encourage local organizations to develop or enhance local tourism attractions.

Priority

Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate:

Ability to generate overnight stays
Ability to draw visitors or groups to Williston
Ability to describe an action plan and means of completion
New project
Financial need

Submission Deadline

Capital construction grant submissions are due at least six months prior to the project completion date. Grants will be reviewed quarterly at the regularly scheduled CVB Board Meetings in January, April, July, and October.

Requirements

Organization must provide evidence of its charitable solicitation license from the State of North Dakota.
Funded projects will be required to provide an accurate financial report and documentation of project completion/progress.
Acknowledgement of the Williston CVB as a funding source must appear in project promotional materials.
Grants may not be used for projects already completed. Grants may not be used for any project designed to give financial or political gain to any organization or individual.

Criteria

Who May Apply? Non-profit organizations

Requests must be filled out on the form provided or by submitting the electronic form below.
No more than one request per organization per project.
Submission Deadline: 6 months prior to project completion.
Priority will be given to events that produce overnight accommodations.
Project must demonstrate ability to draw visitors to Williston.
The Williston CVB will issue a check at completion of the project – reimbursement.
All projects must be completed within two years of the request.

Click here to download the capital construction grant form or submit the electronic form below.

Capital Construction Grant Request

Please submit the form below to request a capital construction grant from the Williston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Please contact our office at (701) 774-9041 or cvb@ci.williston.nd.us with any questions, or if you require additional information.

BACKGROUND

Name of Organization *

Address

City

State

Zip *

Name of Contact Person *

Phone Number (XXX-XXX-XXXX) *

Email *

Total organization budget for last fiscal year ($) *

Start of fiscal year *

End of fiscal year *

FUNDING REQUEST

Name of Project *

Description of Project *

Project Start Date *

Project End Date *

Is this a new project? *Yes
No

If no, how many years has it been in existence?

Estimated number of persons reached (impact) *

How will the impact be measured? *

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Total Project Budget ($) *

Anticipated revenue from project ($) *

Amount you are requesting from the CVB ($) *

List other sources from which you have requested/secured funding. Please include the amount for each source. If none, enter N/A. *

List other co-sponsors of the project. Please include the amount provide by each co-sponsor. If none, enter N/A. *

Have you received funds from the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) in the past? *Yes
No

If yes, please indicate the amount and year.

How will the project's operation/maintenance cost be covered? *

I certify the information contained in this grant request is accurate to the best of my knowledge. *

I agree

Signature -- please type full name in box *

Date of Signature *

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