Carrington Chamber EDC awarded funds from North Dakota Department of Commerce

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced on Wednesday, Feb. 28, that a total of $463,983.33 of Rural Workforce Housing Grant/Removal of Slum and Blight funds were awarded to eight North Dakota communities. This grant supports non-profit organizations and/or local governments in development and improvement of affordable housing options and removal of slum and blight for the workforce in rural areas.

Rural Workforce Housing/Removal of Slum and Blight Grant recipients include the Carrington Chamber EDC, which received $33,873.33 to conduct a housing study and assist businesses that are in a mixed-use facility with renovations. 

Grants were also awarded to entities in Bowman, Casselton, Cavalier, Hankinson, Lincoln, Mayville-Portland and Sheyenne.

Additionally, the North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the Rural Slum and Blight Removal Grant Portal will open at 1 p.m. March 5. This grant initiative aims to support local governments and non-profit organizations in addressing dilapidated and blighted properties and facilities in rural areas.

More information about the Rural Slum and Blight Removal Grant can be found at

ndgov.link/RuralSlumBlightRemoval

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