Community – Project Assistance Grant Awards
Grant Program Overview
In 2023, the Williams County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) made available more than $800,000 in one-time grants for the first cycle of Community - Project Assistance grants purpose of financially assisting community projects that have a public purpose and aim to improve quality of life, preserve historic sites, buildings or artifacts, fulfill an essential community need (e.g., daycare, recreation), and enhance community programming in Williams County.
Williams County received 48 applications across two application cycles, totaling approximately $31.2 million in funding requests.
Cycle 1 Grant Awards
The selection of grant awards was made by the Williams County Commission during their May 2, 2023 regular meeting, based on recommendations from the Williams County Finance Committee, which served as the application review committee.
Award Details
| Applicant (Entity) Name | Short description | Grant Request | Amount Awarded |
| Acro Stars Gymnastics | Remodel Grain Palace for gymnastics facility | $100,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Choice Recovery Counseling, PLLC | Enable individuals in recovery to attend group yoga classes | $2,650.00 | $2,650.00 |
| Coyote Clay Target League | Construction of a Clubhouse and 4 skeet/trap combo fields. Clubhouse includes an office, storage, restrooms, meeting rooms, classrooms for Hunter Ed and fundamental instruction, a concession area, and an indoor gathering area. | $100,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| James Memorial Preservation Society | Replacement of windows in the original portion of the building | $16,391.00 | $16,400.00 |
| Mon-Dak Gymnastics Support Group | New facility for gymnastics program (HVAC, video system, new spring floor) | $65,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Norseman Museum/ Tioga Historical Society | Filling, and leveling of property; demolishing old existing house and garage for expansion of museum | $80,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Ray Golf Association | Replace 39 year old irrigation system | $100,000.00 | $65,000.00 |
| Save Red Mike, LLC d/b/a The Links of North Dakota | Irrigation system upgrades/improvements | $100,000.00 | $40,000.00 |
| Western Star Foundation | Mental Health First Aid class funding | $16,200.00 | $15,000.00 |
| Wildrose Housing Inc. | Replacement of siding, stairs, and wheelchair ramp on a low-income 4 unit apartment building | $35,950.00 | $35,950.00 |
| Williston 4 Kidz | Purchase playhouses for new dramatic play center and afterschool care | $100,000.00 | $20,000.00 |
| Williston Parks & Recreation District | Resurface the Davidson Park Tennis courts & Basketball court surfaces. | $75,000.00 | $55,000.00 |
| Williston State College Foundation | Baseball and softball field turf project | $150,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Total | $941,191.00 | $500,000.00 |
Cycle 2 Grant Awards
The selection of grant awards was made by the Williams County Commission during their October 17, 2023 regular meeting, based on recommendations from the Williams County Finance Committee, which served as the application review committee.
Award Details
| Applicant (Entity) Name | Short description | Grant Request | Amount Awarded |
| Cow Creek Union Cemetery Association | Purchase a mower and trimmer for the purposes of maintaining the Cow Creek Union Cemetery | $7,439.00 | $7,439.00 |
| Family Crisis Shelter | Replacement of perimeter fence on the property of the Family Crisis Shelter | $98,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Learning Adventures Childcare | Down payment for purchasing building for daycare center. | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 |
| Pirates Den Daycare | Updating or purchasing equipment and supplies. | $10,500.00 | $10,500.00 |
| Scully Design Build, Inc | Roof replacement as part of the renovation of the old downtown Red Rock Ford Building into an event, dining, and retail center. | $100,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Teensy Toes Daycare | Purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials for daycare center. | $20,777.00 | $10,000.00 |
| The Fred and Clara Eckert Foundation for Children | Host "Hooked on Fishing" event for two summers. | $15,600.00 | $10,000.00 |
| Western Star Foundation | Funding training sessions as well as fingerprinting for employees of area childcare and preschool centers that are required by the state to maintain licensure. | $16,470.00 | $16,470.00 |
| Wildrose Housing Inc | Replacing doors and bathroom exhaust fans for the Wildrose Housing apartment building. | $5,500.00 | $5,500.00 |
| William's County Historical Society DBA The Frontier Museum | Restoration, preservation, and demolition activities. | $90,000.00 | $25,000.00 |
| Williston Parks & Recreation District | Resurfacing and restoration of the Harmon Park tennis courts. | $59,867.00 | $30,000.00 |
| Total | $524,153.00 | $314,909.00 |
*all awards are contingent on finalizing an agreement*
Accountability and Demonstrated Impact
Within 30 days and one year of the completion of the project, the awardee must submit an Impact Statement to the BOCC stating the impact project or expense had on the Williams County community, including the inhabitants and residents of Williams County.
In addition to the Impact Statements, a project or expense involving construction of a building or facility will also require progress reports based on the construction timeline (e.g., if construction is anticipated to last two years, a progress report every 6 months will be required). A template for the Impact Statement and the progress report, if a progress report is required, will be provided by Williams County. Awardee must be compliant with the summary and/or progress report schedule, and criteria set forth above in submitting an application, to remain in good standing with the grant award and receive, or continue to receive, reimbursement for expenses.