Central ND News

The North Dakota Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has allocated over $3 million to five communities across the state for infrastructure, public safety, and accessibility projects. The funding for fiscal year 2025 was awarded from both current and previous years' resources. More than $10 million in funding requests were received, but not all recipients have formally accepted their awards yet.

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

The CDBG program provides grants to eligible local governments in North Dakota to support public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and economic development projects. The primary goal is to benefit low- to moderate-income residents and enhance quality of life. Applications were evaluated by a committee with expertise in public infrastructure and housing.

The award recipients and their projects are as follows:

- The City of Almont received $1,000,000 to replace several blocks of aging sanitary sewer, drinking water, and roadway infrastructure, aiming to reduce the risk of water main breaks and sewer backups.

- The City of Belfield was awarded $1,000,000 for relocating the city’s lift station to resolve obstruction issues, improve maintenance access, and lower long-term operational costs.

- The City of Cleveland will receive $171,795.86 for the installation of two emergency sirens and permanent generators. The city currently lacks a functioning emergency alert system.

- The City of Tappen was granted $160,000 to replace its firetruck, enhancing water capacity and emergency response for both structural and grass fires.

- The City of Tuttle will use $755,000 to rehabilitate its sanitary sewer collection system and replace the lift station, improving system reliability.

These initiatives are part of North Dakota’s ongoing efforts to strengthen communities through local projects that address essential needs. Additional information about the CDBG program and other resources is available on the Commerce Division of Community Services website at http://www.commerce.nd.gov/community-services.