Matching Grant Program

Annual Matching Grants

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s Matching Grant Program provides matching funds for facility, grounds, and equipment projects. In its 40th year, the program has provided matching funds for 599 projects with total project costs of more than $6.7 million.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted from Bismarck associations, organizations, clubs, or individuals interested in matching funds to sponsor a project in a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facility or park.

2026 Deadlines: February 2 and June 1 at 5:00pm
Call 701-222-6455 for more information and to request an application.

2025 Matching Grant Recipients

Round 1

Bareknuckle Baseball LLC
Bismarck Mandan Lacross Association
Bismarck Rotary Club
Bismarck Youth Baseball
Bismarck Youth Fastpitch Softball Association
Dakota United Soccer Club
Missouri River Baseball Club
Nishu Bowmen Club
Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park

Round 2

Bismarck Optimist Club
Fastrax BMX
Nishu Bowmen Archery Complex
Teddy Roosevelt Family Day

2024 Matching Grant Recipients

Round 1

Bareknuckle Baseball LLC
Bismarck Hockey Boosters
Bismarck Horse Club
Bismarck Mandan Lacrosse Association
Bismarck Public Schools
Bismarck Rotary Club
Bismarck Youth Baseball
Farwest Rotary Club
Dakota Junior Golf Association
Missouri River Baseball Club
Nishu Bowmen Club

Round 2

Aquastorm Swim Club
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health
Bismarck State College Student Government Association
Bismarck Mandan Lacrosse Association
Dakota United Soccer Club
Fastrax BMX
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Hit Inc.
Teddy Roosevelt Family Day

2023 Matching Grant Recipients

Round 1

Baseknuckle Baseball LLC
Bismarck Gymnastics Academy
Bismarck Mandan Lacrosse Association
Bismarck Rotary Club
Bismarck Youth Baseball
Capital Curling Club
Dakota Junior Golf Association
Fastrax BMX
Missouri River Baseball Club

Round 2

Nishu Bowmen Club
Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park