BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced the availability of the Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program. The program was established to award grants to political subdivisions for roadway and bridge improvements; and to political subdivisions or entities for utility improvements necessary to accommodate value-added agriculture businesses.
“Value-added agriculture businesses that generate economic returns and support the agriculture-based prosperity of a region or sector of the state are encouraged to partner with their local political subdivisions to submit proposals,” Goehring said. “Grants can be used to improve roadway, bridge and/or utility infrastructure for value-added agriculture facilities.”
Political subdivisions may be awarded grant funding for the lesser of $1,250,000 or 80% of the project cost for roadway and bridge improvements, such as corridor improvements on county and township roadways, and improvements to roads and bridges that provide access to value-added businesses. Applications will be reviewed with consultation from the director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Political subdivisions and/or entities may be awarded grant funding for the lesser of $350,000 or 80% of the project cost for utility improvements such as water and wastewater line improvements, electrical and gas supply, and improvements necessary to accommodate value-added agriculture business.
Interested parties may contact Madison Bodine at 701-955-0181 or mbodine@nd.gov for more information, or visit https://www.ndda.nd.gov/agriculture-infrastructure-grant-program.