BISMARCK — The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa has been awarded $9,000 from the ND250 Commission for a public historical exhibit interpreting treaty-making, land negotiations, federal policy shifts and cultural traditions that shaped the TMBC.

The ND250 Commission awarded 15 community grants totaling $94,355 to support projects across North Dakota that celebrate and promote the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

“These grants represent more than funding–they’re an investment in how communities across North Dakota share their piece of the American story,” said Bill Peterson, director of the State Historical Society of North Dakota and chair of the ND250 Commission. “From murals and musical theater to lectures and living history, these projects help connect people to the past in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and rooted in local pride.”

Other grant recipients include the City of Maddock, which received $6,600 for a field trip to the N.D. Heritage Center and State Museum and a professional portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt for the city’s 125th anniversary. Sheyenne GRIT received $10,000 for a local professional to digitally record oral histories from regional residents.

Additional grants went to projects in Bismarck, Mandan, Dickinson, Fargo, Beach, Grand Forks and Jamestown as well as the Fort Pembina Historical Society and Pembina Gorge Foundation.

The ND250 Commission received 42 applications, which were reviewed and scored by a select committee.

The ND250 Community Initiatives Grant Program remains open for applications through April 1. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, as well as city, county, and tribal governments.