The North Dakota Association for the Disabled has awarded Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports a $5,000 grant to purchase a trailer to transport adaptive equipment and reach more individuals in more communities.

NDAD awarded Adaptive Recreation Grants to four organizations across North Dakota, totaling over $20,000. The grant funds are used to support adaptive recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.

“Our philosophy is that people with disabilities can live more satisfying, productive lives if they have the opportunity. We believe each of these programs closely match our mission to enhance the quality of lives of individuals facing health challenges,” said DeAnn Burckhard, NDAD marketing director.

Prairie Grit’s mission is to provide sports and recreational opportunities to youth and adults with physical and mental disabilities to enhance their quality of life. It works to make sports and recreational activities as inclusive as possible throughout Minot and the surrounding area.

“Being able to transport our equipment to individuals throughout the state eliminates access barriers and gives more people the ability to experience the transformative power of sports and recreation,” said Executive Director Krystal Butgereit of Prairie Grit.

Also receiving grants were Dreams in Motion, RoughRider AMBUCS and Missouri Valley Family YMCA, all of the Bismarck-Mandan area.