Play It Forward Fund

Application Deadline: November 15

About the Fund

The Play It Forward Fund is made possible through the charitable gaming revenues generated at select Bowman County businesses. For years, BCDC has dedicated these charitable gaming revenues to benefit Bowman County, utilizing them for tourism development, small business assistance, and more. Now, this new grant will serve as a way for the community to be a part of making a positive impact in Bowman County in addition to the continued support of BCDC’s initiatives.

This new grant is designed to support projects and ideas that enhance the quality of life in Bowman County and reinvest funds back into the community.

In 2024, $50,000 will be allocated in the first funding cycle, with a minimum of five awards of $10,000 max to be distributed to deserving community-minded projects. As gaming revenues continually fluctuate, the amount to be awarded will be determined annually based on current charitable gaming revenues.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants include:

• Charities
• Non-Profits
• Community Organizations
• Businesses with Community-Focused Projects
• Individuals or groups with innovative ideas that benefit any part of the community

Non-eligible applicants include:

• Applications for regular business operations or personal gain
• Operations without a clear project plan
• Projects that do not primarily benefit Bowman County

Process & Timeline

Current Winter Grant Cycle

• Maximum Grant Award Per Applicant: $10,000
• Total Funding Available this Cycle: $50,000
• Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 by 5 pm

Grant Cycles and Terms

Summer Cycle

• Applications open in April
• Announcement of award in June

Winter Cycle

• Applications open in October
• Announcement of award in December

Terms

• Any business, organization, non profit, etc. may receive a max of $10,000 in a fiscal year
• Any business, organization, non profit, etc. can submit multiple applications per grant cycle

Note: Timeline subject to modification.