The Council administers funding to the cities and counties
for selected projects and provides other funding to individuals for specific
purposes. All projects must meet the
economic development needs of Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, and Towner Counties.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The North Dakota Community Development Block Grant program
provides financial assistance in the areas of economic development (CDLF),
housing public facilities, emergency and urgent need. Cities and Counties may apply for grant funds
to address needs in those areas.
Pre-application for projects are accepted one time per year. All eligible projects will go before a
scoring and ranking committee which will recommend funding for the final
application. Final applications are
submitted to the North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community
Service with assistance from NCPC.
Housing
Pre-applications are taken for housing projects that address
the program goals and requirements. The
areas of emphasis are:
- Rehabilitation of single family and multifamily units
- Site preparation for new low income units
- Acquisition and site preparation for multi-family units
- Activities that support construction of new single family LMI housing (site work, utility hook-ups, etc.)
Public Facilities
Pre-application will be accepted for projects that enhance
communities infrastructure and that benefit at least 51% of the residents are
low income. Projects that are eligible
for funding include:
- Upgrade infrastructure (water, sewer, or community facilities)
- Expand infrastructure where growth takes place
- Removal of architectural barriers
Emergency and Urgent Need
Eligible activities in the category are those that alleviate a condition that poses a serious health, welfare or safety threat or that may result in a loss of jobs and/or the inability of the community to provide essential services to its jurisdiction.
For more information regarding the program requirements can be found in the ND State Program distribution Statement.
For more information regarding the program requirements can be found in the ND State Program distribution Statement.