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Bismarck staff to seek ND250 grant to fund downtown "art and heritage discovery walk"
Summary
City planning staff told the Historic Preservation Commission they will apply for a $10,000 ND250 community initiatives grant to fund signage, QR codes and artist stipends for an art-and-heritage discovery walk tied to Bismarck's 250th anniversary; the grant requires a 20% local match.
City planning staff told the Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission on Dec. 17 that the city intends to apply for an "ND 250" community initiatives grant to fund an art-and-heritage discovery walk tied to Bismarck's 250th anniversary.
Planning staff (Lauren) said the application would request the maximum grant amount of $10,000 and would fund production of signs, sign materials, artist design stipends and background information for interpretive panels linked by QR codes. "Planning staff intend to submit an application for $10,000 It's the max, allowed by that grant," Lauren said. The grant requires a 20% local match; staff said volunteer donated labor (for example, community volunteers assembling sign panels and posts) could be used to meet the match requirement, similar to the city's historic preservation fund practice.
Potential locations for signs discussed included downtown planter boxes, parks and the airport, with final locations depending on partner approvals. Staff identified partners that would be involved if funding is awarded: city administration, public health, Dakota West Arts Council, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District and the downtowners. The project is tied to Bismarck's recently adopted arts and culture plan and the draft historic preservation plan.
Staff noted the City Commission reviewed and approved forwarding the request to apply at its Dec. 16 meeting; the city's typical grant-application process and any additional departmental approvals would still apply. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about whether the grant would fund live events or only signage; staff said the scope is flexible and could include recordings, performances, literary works and historian presentations alongside the signage and QR-linked materials.
Next steps: if the city submits an application and it is awarded, staff will return to the appropriate city approval process and work with partner departments and community organizations on implementation.
