NDAD awards grants across Grand Forks

Grand Forks Herald By Staff reports Today at 7:00 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? GRAND FORKS — The latest cycle of North Dakota Association for the Disabled's Gibbens Memorial Grants saw $60,000 awarded to 11 organizations in North Dakota, including three in Grand Forks. According to a release from NDAD, the program supports projects that enhance health, well-being, independence and quality of life for individuals in at-risk populations. ADVERTISEMENT Grand Forks recipients include Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC), the Native American Program at Grand Forks Public Schools and Northlands Rescue Mission. “Together, these organizations are working to remove barriers, strengthen community supports and improve quality of life for North Dakotans of all ages,” the NDAD release noted. According to the release: CVIC received $5,000 to enhance services for youth impacted by violence, abuse and other traumatic experiences. Native American Program-Grand Forks Public Schools received $5,000 to support student participation in the district's Encore after-school program. Northlands Rescue Mission received $5,000 to improve accessibility and support services for individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions experiencing homelessness. “These organizations are creating meaningful opportunities for individuals and families throughout the Grand Forks region,” DeAnn Burckhard, NDAD marketing director, said in the release. “Whether it's supporting students, helping individuals access essential services, or creating safe spaces for healing and growth, these projects demonstrate the lasting impact local organizations can have within their communities.” In 2026, NDAD provided $179,840 in grants to 37 organizations. Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags GRAND FORKS By Staff reports Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Local Portion of South 10th Street in Grand Forks closed for work 57m ago · By Staff reports Local Grand Forks Fire Department responds to industrial fire 1h ago · By Staff reports Subscribers Only Arts and Entertainment The internet pays tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald 2h ago · By Delia Rose Sauer ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Prep Lydia Riskey's resilience leads to another milestone ahead of Sacred Heart's state tournament run 47m ago · By Alex Faber Community Today in History: Nov. 10, 1977 - Valley residents dig out of storm 7h ago · By Staff reports Prep Monday's local scoreboard for Nov. 9 9h ago · By Tom Miller Local Northern Plains Nitrogen hopes for construction on fertilizer plant in 2027 11h ago · By Jordan Rusche