The North Dakota Department of Commerce is requesting proposals for the Base Enhancement Grant Program.
Donor Name: North Dakota Department of Commerce
State: North Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/21/2026
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The purpose of the program is to strengthen, enhance, and advance military missions in North Dakota by supporting initiatives that improve installation readiness, community integration, strategic positioning, quality of life, and long-term mission sustainability.
Funding Information
A total of $1,000,000 has been appropriated for the current biennium and will be allocated as follows:
- $600,000 – Eligible organizations in Minot
- $250,000 – Eligible organizations in Grand Forks
- $150,000 – Eligible organizations in Fargo.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
Uses of Funds
Funds must support mission enhancement, including:
- Mission advocacy and positioning
- Sentinel preparation
- Community integration
- Quality-of-life improvements
- Recruitment and retention programs
- Strategic advising or studies
- Community programming supporting military families and personnel
- Readiness and infrastructure support efforts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be an organization whose mission, programming, or operations support the enhancement and advancement of military missions associated with:
- Minot Air Force Base
- Grand Forks Air Force Base
- Fargo Air National Guard facilities
- Eligible applicants may include:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Economic development organizations
- Chambers of commerce
- Political subdivisions.
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