Six North Dakota communities awarded more than $4.2M through Community Development Block Grant program

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $4,216,938 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to six communities across the state, supporting critical infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation and public safety enhancements.

The program received approximately $12.5 million in funding requests for fiscal year 2026. Awards were made using a combination of FY2026 funds and resources from previous years, including, but not limited to, FY2025, FY2024, FY2022 and FY2021. At the time of publication, not all recipients had formally accepted their awards.

"Strong communities depend on reliable infrastructure, safe housing and access to essential services," said Commerce Community Services Director Maria Effertz. "These investments will help North Dakota communities address critical needs, improve quality of life for residents and build a stronger foundation for the future."

The CDBG program provides grants to eligible local governments for public facilities, housing rehabilitation and economic development projects. Funded projects must primarily benefit lo to moderate-income residents, helping communities address essential needs and improve quality of life. Applications were reviewed and scored by a committee with expertise in public facilities and housing across North Dakota.

CDBG award recipients:

City of Binford - Award amount: $1,000,000

Project: Comprehensive improvements to aging water and sanitary sewer infrastructure throughout the community to improve reliability and address deteriorating systems.

City of Elgin - Award amount: $111,898

Project: Rehabilitation of sewer lines serving the Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center to improve infrastructure reliability.

City of Hague - Award amount: $836,780

Project: Rehabilitation of aging sanitary sewer pipes and deteriorating manholes to address structural deficiencies and improve system performance.

City of Jamestown - Award amount: $1,000,000

Project: The third phase of the Riverside Cottages rehabilitation project, encompassing 70 housing units. Improvements include asbestos removal, radon mitigation and repairs to address wood rot and mildew, improving building safety and structural integrity.

City of McVille - Award amount: $1,000,000

Project: Replacement of three blocks of aging sanitary sewer, drinking water and roadway infrastructure in the heart of the community.

City of Ray - Award amount: $268,260

Project: Rehabilitation of three multifamily housing buildings through the Ray Citizens Housing project, addressing structural deficiencies, safety hazards and deteriorating interior and exterior building systems.

These investments will help North Dakota communities address aging infrastructure, improve housing conditions and support long-term community development.

To learn more about the CDBG program and other resources available through Commerce's Division of Community Services, visit www.commerce.nd.gov/community-services.