DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

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Connections Tourism: Projects in Wheatland, Mountain and Lakota win North Dakota tourism grants

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A total of $4 million has been awarded to 8 projects in the latest round of grants to boost tourism in North Dakota. The 2026 cycle of Destination Development Grants saw 103 applications from 61 communities. Those in our region include $300,000 to help create the new Icelandic Roosthus heritage center in Mountain in Pembina County….

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KVRR Connections Tourism: $15 million in Destination Development Grants awarded to 23 Projects across North Dakota

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Some of the top tourist stops across North Dakota are sharing in $15 million worth of “Destination Development Grants”. North Dakota Tourism and Marketing says these investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic growth. Out of 106 applications from 45 communities, just 23 projects were chosen for this round of grants….