Five North Dakota communities awarded more than $3 million through Community Development Block Grant program

The North Dakota Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has awarded $3,086,795.86 to five communities across the state to support vital infrastructure, public safety and accessibility projects. The program received more than $10 million in funding requests for fiscal year 2025. Awards were made using a combination of FY2025 funds and resources from previous years, including fiscal years 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021. At the time of publication, not all recipients had formally accepted their awards.

“The CDBG program is a powerful tool for helping communities address critical infrastructure and public service needs,” said Commerce Community Development Director Maria Effertz. “These awards represent more than just funding. They are investments in safety, accessibility and long-term resilience for North Dakotans.”

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