The approved projects shall have a recognition plaque, dedication, or some other recognition signifying the project is part of the Fargo Park District Foundation Matching Grant Program.

Prior to submission and deadline, Brian Arett, Foundation Director, must be contacted at 701-356-1420 to conduct an initial project review to make sure project meets minimum specifications.

The approved projects must be completed in the year they are awarded unless other arrangements have been made.

Projects that will NOT receive consideration 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.

Projects that will receive the greatest consideration are as follows:

The project sponsor must certify that they have the necessary funds for their share of the total estimated project’s cost.

Projects on School District property are funded up to 33 1/3 % or $15,000, whichever is less.

Projects are funded at no more than 50 percent of the total estimated cost, or up to a maximum of $15,000, whichever is less. The Matching Grant Program provides a dollar-for-dollar match. The program does not consider matching funds for projects with in-kind expenses. The Fargo Park Board, at its discretion, may approve funding proposals of more than $15,000. The minimum project size for this program is $2,500.

Letters are sent to all applicants, indicating the approval or denial of grant money. For those approved, an agreement is sent to the successful project sponsors, which states the provisions of the grant funds.