USDA Grants $65 Million for North Dakota Rural Projects

The United States Department of Agriculture granted more than $65 million to various rural development projects across North Dakota. Managed by the USDA Rural Development program, the funding targets critical water systems, community infrastructure, and education investments to support rural and Tribal communities.

Among the primary recipients, the Spirit Lake Tribe received $1 million to construct a commercial land-based aquaculture facility on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The project is expected to produce 40,000 pounds of fish annually. Other municipal awards include $333,400 for the City of Dunseith to replace boilers and water heaters at the Dunseith Community Nursing Home, and $287,500 for the City of Rolla to establish a Revolving Loan Fund designed to support job creation and retention for small and emerging businesses.