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The Devils Lake CVB accepts grant applications for costs related to the tourism development of Ramsey County visitor attractions and amenities, in accordance with the North Dakota State Century Code 40-57.3
Projects that are funded under this program include:
When considering an application to the Devils Lake Tourism Development Fund, the Devils Lake Visitors Committee ranks applications on the following criteria:
To be eligible, applicants must be a recognized 501.c3 not-for-profit or a unit of government. Applicants must also be located within the Devils Lake CVB service area. Privately owned for-profit businesses are not eligible.
The Devils Lake CVB reserves the right to fund projects over multiple years (Not to exceed three years) should the need arise. (Example: An approved project is allocated $30,000. Funds may be disbursed at $10,000 for a period of three years.)
Should an organization be in the fund-raising stage for any tourism-related capital project, and not ready to start construction in the year of the grant application, it is possible to request a resolution of support from the Devils Lake CVB to assist in securing the necessary funding and/or grants. Grant applicants must show proof with written documentation that 50% of the project funding has been secured by the time an application is submitted to the Devils Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau.
March 1 | June 1 | September 1 | December 1
Every grant application will be considered on its own merits, and it is within the Visitor Committee’s authority to approve or deny any grant for any reason, in accordance with the North Dakota State Century Code 40-57.3.
Funds can be used to establish exhibits that may stay for a period of months or years but will continue to be large tourism magnets or have the potential to generate long-term publicity, bringing new visitors into the area. Generally, these exhibits will be unique to the area or showcase something unique about the area.
Before starting the application process, review the details and guidelines for the grant.
Schedule a meeting with the Devils Lake CVB, to go over the project details and make sure it is a good fit, before moving forward with the application process.
Please be aware, grants are reviewed quarterly. Deadlines are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.
All grant applications will be reviewed based on tourism and operational criteria by the Devils Lake Visitors Committee. During this process, you may be contacted for more information.
You will be notified by email if your organization received funding, or if funding has been denied.
Contact our office at [701] 662-4957.
Please provide the following required information as an attachment to each application: (Note: incomplete applications will not be considered)
At the completion of the project, requests for grant funds shall be submitted to the Devils Lake CVB via a cover letter with summary of expenses, invoices, and copies of checks enclosed.
Scoring sheet for the Devils Lake Tourism Development Grant application is directly related to the grant guidelines and these criteria will be used to assist the Devils Lake CVB in reviewing and ranking applications. (Applicant to also complete using best estimates available. Completing will aid applicant in determining potential scoring.)
Qualification |
Response/Potential Points |
Points Allotted |
Applicant Project is 100% utilized for tourism (check one) |
_____ Yes, 10 points _____ No, at least 50%, 5 points _____ No, less than 50%, No points |
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Number of Visitors to the Devils Lake area per year is greater than 1,000 and less than 2,499 |
_____ Yes, 5 points |
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Number of Visitors to the Devils Lake area per year is greater than 2,500 and less than 4,999 |
_____ Yes, 10 points |
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Number of Visitors to the Devils Lake area per year is greater than 5,000 |
_____ Yes, 15 points |
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Days open to the public (check one)
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_____ 7 days, 10 points _____ 6 days, 8 points _____ 5 days, 6 points _____ 4 days, 4 points _____ 3 days, 3 points _____ 2 days, 2 points _____ 1 day, no points |
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Estimated number of annual room nights generated by the visitor attraction (check one) |
_____ 1 to 50, 5 points _____ 51 to 100, 10 points _____ 101 to 250, 15 points _____ 251 & up, 25 points |
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First time applicant Second time applicant Third time applicant Applied four or more times (check one) |
_____ 1st time, 5 points _____ 2nd time, 3 points _____ 3rd time, 2 points _____ 4 or more times, 1 point |
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Grant application completed per grant instructions |
_____ Yes, 5 points _____ No, No points |
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Percentage of Project Funds raised to date (check one)
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_____ 76%+, 10 points _____ 61% to 75%, 8 points _____ 50% to 60%, 5 points
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Signature of Applicant: I, ____________________________________ have completed this scoring sheet to the best of my ability and that numbers provided are accurate as of the date submitted (Date: _________________________________). |