CARRINGTON, N.D. — The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) Recreation Committee recently met and awarded matching recreation grants to 21 projects totaling $692,521.
“Garrison Diversion’s Matching Recreation Grant Program is an immeasurable benefit for our member counties,” said Bruce Klein, committee chairman. “We enjoy assisting communities with bringing their projects to life and adding to their activity opportunities.”
The following projects in the Jamestown area received Matching Recreation Grant funds in the fall of 2023:
- Valley City Parks & Recreation District – $75,000 for the construction of the Hi-Line Park Pickleball courts
- Ellendale Park Board – $4,500 to expand the ice-skating rink at Ellendale South Park
- City of Oakes – $26,125 to develop a park in downtown Oakes
- Carrington Park District – $26,906 to make improvements to the existing baseball diamond
- LaMoure Park District – $75,000 to develop the Sunset Park Swim Center
- Fessenden Park Board – $49,250 to install a new splash pad at the Fessenden Park
Garrison Diversion dedicates two-tenths of its mill levy to the Matching Recreation Grant Program. Funds from this program have been awarded to install new playground equipment and develop parks, campground facilities and walking paths, among other projects. Throughout the life of the program, over $9 million has been awarded to recreation projects.
The spring deadline, March 1, is the next chance to apply for grant funds.
For additional information regarding the Matching Recreation Grant Program, visit
or contact Garrison Diversion at 701.652.3194.
