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North Dakota to Launch National Workforce Recruitment Campaign

The campaign is being developed to target people in states with chronic unemployment, and people in industries that are high-demand in North Dakota, including: engineering, healthcare, energy, skilled trades, transportation and information technology.

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750-Unit Apartment Complex Begins First Phase in ND

The Renaissance Heights Apartments project will add approximately 750 units to the area upon completion of the planned three phases.

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CDBG Disaster Funds Used for Housing, Redevelopment

Minot, ND officials are preparing to use $67.5 million in CDBG Disaster Recovery money to build new infrastructure and housing developments, while providing funding for downtown revitalization. The city received the funds after thousands of homes were damaged in 2011 when the Souris River flooded....

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HUD Grants Fund Permanent Housing for AIDS/HIV Patients

More than 1,200 people suffering from HIV/AIDS will continue to reside in permanent housing thanks to a nearly $33 million funding initiative from HUD's Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program's Permanent Supportive Housing Renewal Grants. The awards cover 28 programs in 17 st...

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Minot, ND Seeks Consultant to Manage CDBG Disaster Funds

The City of Minot, ND seeks a consultant with experience in managing Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help it recover from major damages caused by flooding in 2011. Those interested should apply no later than 11 a.m. CT, April 10. City Finance Director Cindy He...

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HUD Sends $400 Million in CDBG Funds to Disaster Areas

HUD is issuing $400 million in Community Development Block Grant funding to areas hit hardest by disasters in 2011. The agency's move dashes the hopes of many who wanted the money placed in a funding-strapped CDBG formula program. The department made its announcement Jan. 20. But HUD Secret...

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(HOMES) HUD, Neighborworks America Extend Emergency Homeowners Loan Deadline

HUD and Neighborworks America are extending the application deadline for the Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP) through Sept. 15 in 27 states and Puerto Rico.The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act made $1 billion available nationwi...

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(GRANTS) $135,000 Available for Small Business Transportation Resource Center

Transportation Dept. officials are seeking applications from stakeholders in six states for a single $135,000 grant award from the Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) Program. The program recipients ultimately provide technical aid and training to businesses owned by minorities, wo...

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(GRANTS) Agriculture Sets Deadline for Rural Housing Preservation Grant Applications

Rural nonprofit organizations and public entities such as local governments and tribes have until June 28 to submit applications for portions of more than $10.1 million in the Agriculture Dept.'s Housing Preservation Grant (HPG). The Rural Housing Service is administering t...

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(GRANTS) Commerce Sets June 1 Deadline for University Center Applications in 15 States

Commerce Dept. officials have set a June 1 deadline for applications from higher education institutions and consortia in the Rockies, Great Plains, Midwest, Gulf Coast and Southwest states competing for $2.5 million in Economic Development Administration (EDA) money. EDA officials will issue the fu...

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