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Grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota community and regional economic development organizations for marketing projects that build partnerships between businesses and local developers. Funding is intended for projects that develop primary sector business start-up, expansion, or relocation. In addition, workforce recruitme...

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota export-ready small businesses seeking to expand export sales and marketing initiatives. The purpose of this program is to help North Dakota companies strengthen their domestic and international export plans and increase the state’s presence in the global economy. Applications are i...

Grants to North Dakota associations and employee organizations to promote workplace safety through education and training events. The purpose of this program is to reduce the number of occupational accidents and injuries. Consideration will be given to proposals that: 1. Provide the greatest savings in terms of injury ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota businesses, institutions of higher education, groups, and individuals for projects that will generate employment opportunities and new wealth through the development of local agricultural products. Preference will be given to proposals deemed most likely to generate economic returns a...

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, state agencies, and political subdivisions for projects involving the conservation of natural resources. Projects may also result in increased access for outdoor recreation. Funding may be requested for the following purposes: 1) Directive A - Providin...

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Dakota K-12 school districts, REAs, and career and technology centers to enhance STEM education. The purpose of this program is to encourage industry and business partners to contribute to and participate in K-12 STEM education activities. Supported projects will innovate and integrate STEM ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit arts organizations, educational institutions, individual artists, and arts educators to take advantage of professional development opportunities. This program supports educational, informational, and training activities related to the arts and arts development. For Organ...

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Dakota K-12 school districts, universities, career and technology centers, REAs, and other organizations involved in K-12 education for STEM projects and activities serving K-12 students. Examples of eligible expenditures include activity supplies, presenter fees and travel, student transpor...

Grants to North Dakota business and IHE collaboratives for research, development, commercialization, and improvement of new or existing products. Funding will also be provided for research related to the development of vaccines, cures for cancer, virally infectious diseases, and other pathogens. Specifically, Research ...

Grants to North Dakota political subdivisions for a range of projects that increase the energy efficiency of non-federal public buildings. Examples of eligible requests include installation of efficient lighting, installation of insulation, weather sealing, replacement of doors and windows, heating, venting, and air condit...