Community Services

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) FY2026 beginning May 28, 2026, through July 24, 2026. Pre-applications must be received by 5pm central time 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 (PDS). At this time, a DRAFT 2026 CDBG PDS is available and is subject to change until final approval given by HUD at a to be determined time. 

If a Unit of General Local Government (UGLG) is surveying the community to qualify as low-to-moderate income, the survey must be completed and received by DCS no later than May 7, 2026. 

The pre-application and FY2026 CDBG PDS will be available May 28, 2026 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
711 (Voice or TTY)
800-435-8590 (Spanish)

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