Pam Elliot, Executive Director of the North Dakota Art Gallery Association, attended the Montana Art Gallery Directors Association Meeting in 2023.
James Paulson (left) studied woodcarving with mentor Rolf Taraldset (right) in Norway in 2024.
Ellen Fenner, Executive Director of the Minot Symphony Association, attended the national conference of the League of American Orchestras in 2024.
Danielle Billing studied painting with Connie Solera in 2024.
Layn Mudder attended the Imaging USA Conference for Professional Photographers of America in 2024.
Pieper Bloomquist studied Swedish folk painting with mentors in Sweden in 2023.
Angela Morford studied iconography painting in 2024.
Greg Vettel, Director of Northwest Arts Center in Minot, attended the American Alliance of Museums' Annual Meeting and Expo in 2024.
Stephani Krueger attended the National Art Education Association National Conference in 2024.
Amy Rand studied Norwegian fiddle playing with mentor Gus Holley in 2024.
The Professional Development grant program is a reimbursement grant program that provides up to $1,000 for North Dakota nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, individual artists, and arts educators to engage in arts-related learning activities. Proposed activities can be in the United States or international.
There is limited funding available for this program. Early submission is highly recommended.
Application Deadlines FY25
- Round 5: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (project dates March 1, 2025-June 30, 2025)
- Round 6: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (project dates May 1, 2025-June 30, 2025)
Grant Award Range
Maximum award request: May not exceed $1,000 or 80% of the total project cash expenses, whichever is less.
20% match required
Panel Dates FY25
- Round 5: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Round 6: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
For Assistance
Contact Program Officer Lisa McCallum | lmccallum@nd.gov | (701) 328-7615
All applicants should read this document thoroughly before beginning the online application.
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