The Community Enhancement Funds will provide resources to organizations and communities that are working to create, improve, and strengthen the quality of life by marketing & promotions and enhancing job development through the cultural, historical, recreational, educational, health/fitness and social/ethnic activities in our trade area.

The Commercial Exterior Revitalization Grant program is geared towards improving the creation and expansion of commercial and retail sectors within the Commercial Districts of Crosby.

Two separate $1 million revolving loan pools were created in 2007 and 2009 to assist with business start-ups, expansions and retention in Mandan and the surrounding 10-mile radius within Morton County.

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.