To ensure that the role of the arts in the life of our communities will continue to grow and will play an evermore significant part in the welfare and educational experience of our citizens.
The Professional Development (PD) grant program aims to support North Dakota nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists and art educators by providing reimbursement for arts-related learning activities. The program encourages engagement in workshops, classes, seminars, and/or conferences, either domestically or internationally, to enhance artistic or business skills. It focuses on developing skills for nonprofit arts organization members, individual artists, and arts educators, including hiring consultants for strategic guidance or professional development.