North Dakota Department of Commerce Grants

Open North Dakota Department of Commerce grants

• Autonomous Agriculture Grants

  Up to $7.0Mopen

  The Autonomous Agriculture Grants program is a grant from the North Dakota Department of Commerce that funds transformative projects advancing autonom...

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• Native American Small Business Support Program

  Up to $600Kopen

  Native American Small Business Support Program is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Funding to support Native American small businesse...

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• Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG)

  Up to $225Kopen

  Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG) is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Supports building retrofits, streetlight upgrades...

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• Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant

  Up to $150Kopen

  Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Supports rural grocery stores in North Dakota to sustain...

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• Energy Conservation Grant (ECG)

  Up to $100Kopen

  Energy Conservation Grant (ECG) is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Used for energy-efficient lighting upgrades (e. g. , LED) by loca...

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• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2026

  Deadline: Jul 24, 2026open

  Offers financial assistance to eligible local governments for public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and economic development projects benefiting ...

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• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2026

  Deadline: Jul 24, 2026open

  Offers financial assistance to eligible local governments for public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and economic development projects benefiting ...

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• Tribal College Grant Program

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  Tribal College Grant Program is a grant from the North Dakota Department of Commerce that funds workforce training and entrepreneurial assistance at t...

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• Energy Conservation Grant

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  Energy Conservation Grant is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. - Energy conservation projects in nonfederal public buildings owned by ...

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• Tribal Tourism Grants

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  Tribal Tourism Grants is a grant from North Dakota Department of Commerce that funds tourism promotion and enhancement projects for tribal governments...

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• Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP)

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  Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Provides grants to regional workforce entities in North ...

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• Operation Intern

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  Operation Intern is a grant from the North Dakota Department of Commerce that funds internship, work experience, and apprenticeship positions at North...

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• Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants

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  Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants is a program from the North Dakota Department of Commerce that funds projects enhancing tourism, community in...

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• Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG)

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  Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG) is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Supports building retrofits, streetlight upgrades...

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• Energy Conservation Grant

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  Energy Conservation Grant is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. - Energy conservation projects in nonfederal public buildings owned by ...

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• Relocation Opportunity for Outstanding Talent (ROOT)

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  Relocation Opportunity for Outstanding Talent (ROOT) is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. - The purpose of this workforce solution str...

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• OLI Grant Program

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  OLI Grant Program is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. - Office of Legal Immigration to lead a study to determine the vision, mission,...

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• Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program (EECBG)

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  Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program (EECBG) is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. - The 43 North Dakota counties and 356 No...

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• Tribal College Grant Program

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  Tribal College Grant Program is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Provides funding specifically to the five tribally controlled commun...

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• Rural Catalyst Grant

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  Rural Catalyst Grant is sponsored by North Dakota Department of Commerce. Supports quality of life and economic development in small communities.

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Where North Dakota Department of Commerce grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What North Dakota Department of Commerce funds

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How to apply for North Dakota Department of Commerce grants

Most North Dakota Department of Commerce applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).