July 2026 – June 2027 Infrastructure Request
🏛 North Dakota Funding for Infrastructure in North Dakota
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Can you apply?
This grant is for political subdivisions in North Dakota seeking infrastructure funding. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, water districts, and other local government entities. The program covers water-related projects, wastewater systems, drinking water infrastructure, and general essential infrastructure. Projects must be technically and financially feasible with demonstrated ability to repay loans or cost-share arrangements.
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Program description
The Funding Infrastructure in North Dakota (FIND) program allows for political subdivisions to submit one application, for eligible infrastructure projects, to be reviewed by the Department of Water Resources (DWR), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Public Finance Authority (PFA) and Bank of North Dakota (BND). Below is a list of funding programs utilizing FIND and application deadlines. Program Specific Deadlines: – Department of Water Resources Cost-Share Program: Applications received less than 45 days before a Water Commission meeting will be held for consideration at the next scheduled meeting. – Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, and Capital Financing Program: Applications are received on an on-going basis and are processed as received. – Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund: Applications are received on an on-going basis. Please apply when project is ready to proceed with construction. If a loan will be repaid with special assessment collections, special assessment proceedings will need to be complete. Department of Water Resources Cost-Share: The Department of Water Resources’ Cost-Share Program provides financial assistance to support local sponsors in development of sustainable water-related infrastructure projects. Example project types include, but are not limited to, community flood damage reduction, municipal water supply, rural water supply, irrigation, rural flood control (drains, channels, diversions), bank stabilizations, snagging and clearing, dam repairs and reconstructions, water-based recreation, individual rural and farmstead ring dikes, and other general water management efforts. Clean Water State Revolving Fund: The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), jointly managed by DEQ and PFA, provides loans to political subdivisions for water quality infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment, sewer rehabilitation, stormwater, and nonpoint source activities such as landfill leachate collection and treatment. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), jointly managed by DEQ and PFA, provides loans to public water systems for infrastructure projects to achieve or maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, or to address public health issues. Projects include drinking water sources, treatment, distribution, and storage. Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund: The Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund (IRLF), administered by BND, provides loans to political subdivisions for eligible essential infrastructure projects. Details on projects considered eligible essential infrastructure projects, as well as loan parameters, can be found in North Dakota Century Code 6-09-49. Capital Financing Program: The Capital Financing Program (CFP), administered by PFA, provides loans to political subdivisions for any purpose for which the political subdivision has the legal authority to borrow money. Financing is available in any dollar amount as long as the ability to repay can be demonstrated. The interest rates payable by a political subdivision are market rates which are set through a competitive bid process when the PFA issues and sells its bonds to fund a loan.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Completed FIND application form
- Project description and technical specifications
- Engineering assessment or feasibility study
- Financial plan and repayment analysis
- Evidence of local authorization or resolution
- Environmental review documentation (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Kylee Merkel
- 📧 kmerkel@nd.gov
- 📞 (701) 328-5713
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only political subdivisions in North Dakota can apply. This includes cities, counties, townships, water districts, and similar local government entities.
What types of projects are eligible?
Projects vary by program component. They include water supply, wastewater treatment, drinking water infrastructure, flood control, stormwater, sewer rehabilitation, and essential infrastructure projects.
How often can we apply?
Application windows vary by funding component. Some programs accept applications on a rolling basis. Others have deadlines tied to Water Commission meetings (45 days prior).
What is the typical loan term and interest rate?
Interest rates and terms vary by program. State Revolving Funds offer favorable rates. Capital Financing uses market rates set through competitive bidding.
Is cost-sharing required?
Cost-sharing requirements vary by program component. The Department of Water Resources Cost-Share Program specifically requires local sponsor contributions.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review which of the five funding programs best matches your project type before applying.
- For Cost-Share, submit at least 45 days before the Water Commission meeting if seeking next-meeting consideration.
- Demonstrate financial feasibility and repayment ability clearly in your application.
- Rolling-basis programs move faster. Don't wait for an arbitrary deadline if your project is ready.
- Contact the relevant department (DWR, DEQ, PFA, or BND) early to clarify program specifics and eligibility.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate adequate local funding contribution or repayment capacity. Applying to the wrong program for your project type. Missing the 45-day deadline for Water Commission consideration by submitting too close to meeting date.
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