Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation.
We provide the people of North Dakota with effective, efficient and customer-oriented administration of federal and state programs for:
- Community Development
- Energy Efficiency
- Housing
- Self Sufficiency
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation.
The Community Services Team have countless success stories, transforming lives and strengthening communities.
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Rural Grocery Sustainability Grant Applications Open July 9
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 02:18 pm
Categories: Community Development and Rural Prosperity NewsNorth Dakota Achieves Top Scores in 2025 American Consumer Satisfaction Index Report
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 02:15 pm
Categories: Community Development and Rural Prosperity NewsCommerce Awards Energy Conservation Grants to Communities Across North Dakota
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 03:10 pm
Categories: Community Development and Rural Prosperity NewsSymposium Generates Connections and Strategies for Rural ND Communities
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Categories: Community Development and Rural Prosperity NewsLake Region State College receives grant to expand Renewable Energy Program
Monday, February 3, 2025 at 01:29 pm
Categories: Community Development and Rural Prosperity News