Jamestown Tourism Offers Grants to Local Non-Profits

Funds aim to boost visitor experiences and tourism impact in the region.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Jamestown Tourism is launching a grant program to provide funding to local nonprofit organizations in Stutsman County, North Dakota. The grants are intended to support projects that will enhance visitor experiences and increase the economic impact of tourism in the area.

Why it matters

This grant program is an effort by Jamestown Tourism to spur investment in new visitor attractions, expansions, and experiences that can draw more tourists to the region and extend the time they spend there, ultimately boosting the local economy.

The details

The 2026 Visitor's Promotion Capital Construction Fund will award grants twice per year to nonprofit agencies. Funds can be used for building new visitor attractions, expansions, creating new experiences or supporting services for visitors, but cannot be used for marketing or ongoing operating expenses. The first application deadline is March 13, 2026, and agencies awarded funding will have one year to use the funds.

  • The application deadline for the spring 2026 grant process is March 13, 2026.
  • The application deadline for the fall 2025 grant process is October 16, 2025.

The players

Jamestown Tourism

The organization that promotes, supports, and develops tourism growth in Jamestown, North Dakota and the surrounding areas.

Allison Limke

A contact person at Jamestown Tourism who can provide more details about the grant program and application process.

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What they’re saying

“More details about the grant program and applications can be requested by emailing allison@DiscoverJamestownND.com.”

— Allison Limke (NewsDakota.com)

What’s next

Applications for the spring 2026 grant process must be received by Jamestown Tourism no later than 5 p.m. on March 13, 2026.

The takeaway

This grant program demonstrates Jamestown Tourism's commitment to investing in new visitor experiences and attractions that can drive increased tourism and economic activity in the region.