The City of Carrington, through its Economic Development Fund, offers a Community Connection Grant to assist individuals, businesses and public entities in developing projects that improve quality of life in Carrington.

The City of Carrington, through its Economic Development Fund, offers a Work Local Scholarship/Loan Repayment program to assist businesses in sponsoring youth from the community choosing to go to college or trade school, then returning to live and work in Carrington.

The City of Carrington, through its Economic Development Fund, offers a Commercial Building Construction or Expansion Grant. This grant initiative is being undertaken to support the construction of new commercial buildings or the expansion of existing commercial buildings within city limits to encourage business growth.

The Carrington Economic Development Board has created this grant to support local businesses that create new job positions.

In 1999, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly approved the Renaissance Zone Act to provide tax incentives to encourage investment in downtown or other blighted properties. Existing and new owners of commercial and residential properties within an established 23 block area in the City of Bowman (see map below) may be eligible to receive property and state income tax incentives with a qualifying investment in a building purchase, new construction or rehabilitation.

To be used for the purpose of furthering partnerships, businesses and projects that will positively impact its geographic region – the counties of Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope, and Stark.

To provide monetary assistance to our hospitality industry in creating or updating a business website to include specific items to aid in ease for visitors.

The Commercial Signage Grant Program provides grants to businesses or property owners to enhance their store fronts with the addition or improvement of commercial signage.

In order to increase the visitor experience and attractiveness of Bowman County’s Main Streets, this grant match program incentivizes downtown businesses to add seating and curb appeal.

Eligibility: Any licensed childcare provider Maximum of $100,000 or availability of funds 2.5% fixed rate Terms: Working capital 1-3 years, Equipment 3-5 years, Real estate 7-10 years No minimum equity requirement Requires personal/corporate guarantees Cost and fees are negotiable No job requirement"

New childcare startups and existing remodels that directly increase capacity are eligible for a 2:1 match not to exceed $10,000 in matching funds.

New and existing licensed childcare centers are eligible for an annual reimbursement up to $20,000/year.