Play It Forward Fund

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

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 Spring Grant Cycle

• Grant Awards: $100 – $10,000+
• Total Funding Available this Cycle: $50,000
• Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 by 4 pm

Grant Cycles and Terms

Spring Cycle

• Applications open in April
• Announcement of award in June

Fall Cycle

• Applications open in October
• Announcement of award in December

Terms

• Any business, organization, non profit, etc. may apply for both grant cycles
• Any business, organization, non profit, etc. can submit multiple applications per grant cycle

Note: Timeline subject to modification.

Winter 2025 Awardees

• Boosters – $10,000
• Bowman Ambulance – $2,785
• Bowman County Fair Association – $5,000
• Bowman Fire Department – $10,000
• Bowman Parks and Recreation – $9,400
• Council on Aging – $6,050
• Kruger’s Kitchen – $3,765
• Sweetwater Golf Club – $3,000

Spring 2025 Awardees

• All Seasons Arena – $6,000
• Tot Lot Childcare – $5,000
• Dakota Territory Car Club – $2,000
• Bowman Fire Department – $10,000
• The Giving Tree – $2,500
• Bowman Regional Public Library – $4,500
• Meowsers Cat Rescue – $5,000
• Sodbusters Club of Bowman – $9,000
• Bowman Parks and Recreation – $3,000
• Southwest Healthcare Services – $3,000

Winter 2024 Awardees

• Bowman American Legion Post 48 – $900
• Rhame American Legion Post 188 – $10,000
• Bowman County Fair Association – $9,000
• Phoenix Therapy – $3,900
• Bowman County School District – $9,000
• Bowman Slope Council on Aging – $7,200
• Veteran’s Service Office – $10,000