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 (NDDCS) is announcing the opening of a pre-application period for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2025 beginning May 30, 2025, through July 25, 2025. Pre-applications must be received by 5pm central time on July 25, 2025, to be considered for funding.
Pre-applications will be reviewed based on the scoring criteria outlined in the 2025 CDBG Program Distribution Statement (PDS).
The pre-application and 2025 CDBG PDS will be available May 30, 2025 at https://www.commerce.nd.gov/community-services/community-development/community-development-block-grant-cdbg
Application Submission
Email: dcs@nd.gov
Application submission questions can be directed to CDBG staff 701-328-5300.
This recipient does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs and activities. Accommodations: Individuals who require accommodations including translated documents, an alternate format, or to request a copy of the plan may contact:
504 Coordinator
Tonya Forderer
North Dakota Department of Commerce
1600 E. Century Avenue, Suite 6
Bismarck, ND 58502
701-328-5300 (Phone)
711 (TTY or Voice)
800-435-8590 (Spanish)
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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