Who can apply:
Associations, organizations, clubs, or individuals in the Fargo Park District who are interested in applying for a grant to sponsor a project may apply. Projects must be facility improvements and may include the purchase of recreation equipment.
Projects eligible and encouraged for funding:
- Projects that fit into the Fargo Park District’s strategic plan, mission and vision.
- Projects that serve a wide variety of people or large number of people, rather than to projects serving a limited group.
- Projects that can be used throughout the year -- more than one season.
- Projects that have a developmental plan approved or reviewed by Fargo Park District.
- Projects that are on Park District property.
- Projects with limited operational maintenance costs over an extended time period.
- Playground projects that comply with current playground standards and guidelines.
- Playgrounds that include a ramp with an accessible route receive the highest consideration.
Projects not eligible for funding:
- Projects on private property as fixed improvements that are not open to the public.
- Personnel, operations, consultants.
- Projects that have begun before grant approval.
- Projects that use in-kind expenses as a match for grant application.
- Any clothing or uniforms.
After submission, applications will be reviewed by the Fargo Park District Foundation Executive Director and the Park District Executive team. Qualified applications will then be presented to Foundation Development Committee. Recommended applications will then be reviewed and approved/disapproved by Fargo Park District Foundation for matching grants. Letters are then sent to all applicants, indicating the approval or denial of grant money. For those approved, an additional agreement is sent to the successful project sponsors, which states the provisions of the grant funds.
