2023 Tourism Grant Program Awardees
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- 2023 Tourism Grant Program Awardees
About the Program
For 2023, the Williams County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to make a total of $80,000 available from the Visitor Promotion Fund across two award cycles for tourism grants for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, and attracting visitors to come to Williams County and use the travel and tourism facilities in Williams County. $50,000 is available for capital projects and $30,000 is available for events and advertising.
Awardees - Cycle 1
*Awards are pending until an agreement is in place*
Events & Advertising Grants
| Entity | Purpose | Amount Granted |
| Save Red Mike dba The Links of North Dakota | Advertising - digital billboards and airport | $5,000 |
| Fort Union Muzzleloaders Association | Rendezvous demonstrators | $4,000 |
| ND Fishing Tournaments LLC | Lewis & Clark Big 10 Showdown Fishing Tournament meal for participants | $5,000 |
| Total | $14,000 |
Capital Grants
| Capital Grant | Purpose | Amount Granted |
| Black's Maze of Dreams | Mining sluice attraction | $8,000 |
| Ray Golf Association | HVAC to allow for year-round events | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Trails Museum | Dismantle and repair existing 1800's log cabin | $5,600 |
| Dark Acres | Animatronic for Haunted House | $2,400 |
| Coyote Clay Target League | Appliances for clubhouse/concession | $4,000 |
| Total | $25,000 |