North Dakota Spreads Wealth to Help Communities Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

(Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

(North Dakota Monitor) – Events, concerts, community initiatives and educational opportunities will headline a year of celebration in North Dakota for the 250th birthday of the United States.

The ND250 Commission has awarded about $142,000 through two rounds of its Community Initiatives Grant program for events and projects around the state, said Melissa Klocke-Joyce, program coordinator. The programs and events will tell the story of North Dakota’s role in the country’s early history, she said.

“It gives communities an opportunity to get creative,” Klocke-Joyce said.

The ND250 Commission made awards to 15 initiatives on Wednesday, in addition to five grants awarded in November. About $32,000 remains for the final round of grants, with applications accepted through April 1.