North Dakota
North Dakota Division of Community Services Opens FY2026 Community Development Block Grant Pre-Application
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services (NDDCS) opened a pre-application period for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2026 through July 24, 2026. Pre-applications must be received by 5pm CT on July 24, 2026, to be considered for funding. Pre-applications will be reviewed based on the scoring criteria outlined in the 2026 CDBG Program Distribution Statement […]
North Dakota Homeless Service Provider Funding Opportunity
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is accepting applications from homeless service providers seeking funding through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and North Dakota Homeless Grant (NDHG). ESG and NDHG funds provide financial support to eligible local government and nonprofit organizations who offer emergency shelter, supportive services, and financial assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness or at-risk of […]
North Dakota Opens HUD 2026 Annual Action Plan 30-Day Comment Period
The North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services, and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency opened the 30-day comment period for the State’s 2026 Annual Action Plan. The Action Plan provides a summary of the actions, activities and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used during the year to address priority needs and goals identified in the Consolidated […]
North Dakota Opens 2026 Annual Action Plan Comment Period
The North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency announced the opening of the 30-day comment period for the State’s 2026 Annual Action Plan. The Action Plan provides a summary of the actions, activities and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used during the year to address priority needs […]
North Dakota Department of Commerce: CDBG Public Hearing, March 4
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services (NDDCS) will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., CT, to provide information pertaining to the FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This will be an informational hearing on what CDBG is, who qualifies to apply for funding, how to apply for funding, and […]
Multifamily Housing Compliance Training with North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency is partnering with Costello Compliance to provide a two-and-a-half day multifamily housing compliance training on April 14-16, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center. This training will take an in-depth look at multi-subsidy compliance including LIHTC, HIF, HOME, HTF and Section 8. The course includes a look at HOTMA, income verification, effective tenant […]
North Dakota Continuum of Care Will Conduct Point-in-Time Homeless Count on January 28
The North Dakota Continuum of Care (ND CoC) will conduct a Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of the people in the state who are experiencing homelessness on Jan. 28, 2026. To learn more about the PIT Count or to offer assistance, contact your region’s area lead. NDHFA acts as the Collaborative Applicant for the state’s CoC whose geographic area encompasses all […]
North Dakota FY 2026 Community Needs Public Hearing Notice
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services (NDDCS) and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., CT, to gather input on and to prioritize North Dakota’s needs for affordable and special needs housing, services for individuals who are homeless, and public […]
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency NSPIRE Training Oct. 7
NSPIRE training on Oct. 7, 2025 at the Quality Inn in Bismarck, ND.
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency State of North Dakota 2024 Annual Report to HUD
The North Dakota Department of Commerce (ND DoC) Division of Community Services and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) announced that the state’s Annual Report to HUD for the 2024 Action Plan will be available for public review and comment during the period of Sept. 2 to 18, 2025.
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Announces NSPIRE Training
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency partnered with U.S. Housing Consultants to provide National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) training on Oct. 7, 2025, at the Quality Inn in Bismarck, ND.
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Hosts BABA Training Webinar
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that all iron and steel, construction materials and manufactured products used in federally funded infrastructure projects are produced in the United States.