Outdoor Heritage Fund
Outdoor Heritage Fund supports North Dakota conservation and recreation project teams in improving land access, agricultural stewardship, wildlife habitat, and recreation areas for North Dakotans.
Funder: North Dakota Industrial Commission
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Grant Round 29 application)
Funding Amounts: Matching grants; fund receives up to $40 million per biennium
Summary: Supports North Dakota conservation and outdoor recreation projects advancing land access, agricultural stewardship, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation areas.
Key Information: A $100 application fee is collected through the Grants Management System immediately upon submission.
Description
The Outdoor Heritage Fund is a North Dakota conservation and outdoor recreation grant program administered by the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Established in 2013 and funded through oil and gas production tax revenue, it provides matching grants to state agencies, tribal governments, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations for projects benefiting North Dakotans.
Higher priority goes to projects that enhance conservation practices in North Dakota by supporting one or more statutory directives. These encompass access to private and public lands for sportsmen and women, stewardship practices that enhance farming and ranching, fish and wildlife habitat, and conservation of natural areas and development of parks and other recreation areas. The Outdoor Heritage Fund Advisory Board recommends grants to the Commission.
