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The Agriculture Infrastructure Grant 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.
Grant funding under this subsection may be used for:
Roadway and Bridge Improvements
- Corridor improvements on county and township roadways; and
- Improvements to roads or bridges that provide access to value-added agriculture businesses.
* Projects within city limits are not eligible.
Utility Improvements
- Water and wastewater line improvements; and
- Electrical and gas supply improvements necessary to accommodate value-added agriculture business.
Application Procedure
- The political subdivision and/or entity completes application.
- Grant application is reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- The Agriculture Commissioner shall administer the Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program. Projects involving roads or bridges will be review in consultation with the director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).
- Determination is made to deny or approve the funding request.
Grant funds must be awarded, and all necessary documents signed prior to the end of the biennium.
Required Additional Documentation:
- Detailed construction cost estimate that includes all phases in which funds are requested (i.e. construction, construction engineering, right of way, preliminary engineering, utility relocation).
- Project location map.
- An existing and proposed cross section of the roadway/facility.
- A map of underground and overhead utilities (including water and wastewater, electrical, gas, etc).
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Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program Contact
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Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program Contact
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505
701-955-0578
agbusiness@nd.gov