Dr. Melissa McCann (center, in red) performed with Dr. Bethany Grace Mamola and pianist Dr. John Clodfelter in Bismarck and Jamestown in 2024.
Greg Walter held readings and events for his illustrated children's book in four locations in 2024 and 2025.
Gerald "Jerry" Schlag performed accordion songs on Facebook Live once a week from July 2025 to June 2026.
Kara Hung arranged for Japanese taiko drumming teacher Hiroshi Koshiyama (above) to teach workshops at UND in Grand Forks in 2024.
The Barn Pole Jammers performed at Buxton in Bloom's 5th Annual Lefse and Lemonade event in 2025.
Long X Arts Foundation brought the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre to perform in Watford City in 2025.
Aaron Cloyd arranged for lectures and workshops by writer Travis Helms (above) at the Arts Center and the University of Jamestown in 2024.
Rob Cosgrove, Eric Lemmon, and Taylor Long performed in Valley City in 2025.
Special Projects grants provide up to $1,500 to support art events in all disciplines and forms for North Dakota groups and individual artists.
Application Deadline FY26
- Six weeks prior to the start date of the proposed activity, 11:59 pm CST (project dates July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026)
- Applications for FY26 will close on May 31, 2026, 11:59 pm CST.
Grant Award Range
- Maximum award request: May not exceed $1,500 or 80% of the total project cash expenses, whichever is less.
- 20% match required
For Questions or Assistance
Contact Program Officer Lisa McCallum | lmccallum@nd.gov | (701) 328-7615
Special Projects Grant Guidelines - FY26
All applicants should read this document thoroughly before beginning the online application.
How to Apply
Application Method
Grant applications are submitted online through the NDCA online grant system.
To apply online, go to grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ndca
- Applicant Tutorial 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1H-kcWa8Qk
- Applicant Tutorial 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kAXTBAIVJI