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North Dakota Small Business Grants 2026

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NDAD Adaptive Recreation Grant

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North Dakota Association for the Disabled

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North Dakota Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

NDAD Adaptive Recreation Grant

Fargo Small Business Support Layer

North Dakota Development Fund (NDDF) Non-Primary Sector Loan

Social Security Ticket to Work Self-Employment Support

Biofuels PACE Program

North Dakota Recreational Trails Program

Oyate Community Development Corporation Business Loans

New or Expanding Business Property Tax Exemption

Boots to Business Through VBOC of the Dakotas

Bank of North Dakota PACE Program for Professional Services

North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Program

North Dakota Trade Office STEP Export Assistance

Native American Development Center Business Loans

Minot State University Severson Entrepreneurship Academy

Veteran Certification VOB and SDVOSB Certification

Energy Conservation Grant

Disability-Owned Businesses Registry

North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund

Renaissance Zone Program Tax Incentives

NDN Fund Loans

North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Policy Support

NDN Fund Relief and Resilience Loans

Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant

NDDOT On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program – Construction

UND Mueller Program for Student Ventures

Spirit Lake Nation Economic Development Business Support

NDDA Veterinarian Loan Repayment Program

Grand Forks Event Funding Program

Turtle Mountain CDFI Business Development Services

Bank of North Dakota Flex PACE for Transportation Businesses

North Dakota Development Fund SSBCI Loan Program

IFundWomen Universal Funding and Grant Application

Bank of North Dakota Business Development Loan Program

Grand Forks Small Business Development Layer

Oyate Community Development Corporation Entrepreneur Development Center

Partners in Planning Grant Program for Nonprofits

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Economic Development for Retail

Bank of North Dakota PACE Program for Technology Businesses

North Dakota Development Fund SSBCI Financing for Military-Owned Businesses

Renaissance Zone Program Tax Incentives for Professional Services

BND Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee for Restaurants

North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Business Consultation for Employers

PACE Fund

Bismarck Small Business and Entrepreneur Support Layer

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development for Food Businesses

North Dakota Industrial Commission Renewable Energy Program (REP) Matching Grants

North Dakota State Women-Owned Business Certification

Visit Williston Event Grant

Minot Air Force Base Boots to Business Workshop

North Dakota Women's Business Center Business Advising and Training

Ethanol Production Incentive

NDDOT Flexible Transportation Fund Program

Turtle Mountain CDFI Business Loans

Bank of North Dakota Flex PACE for Health Businesses

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Health Facility Expansion

North Dakota Community Lending Layer

Renaissance Zone Program

North Dakota Small Business Resource Layer

NICOA Senior Community Service Employment Program in North Dakota

North Dakota Development Fund Non-Primary Sector Loan for Education Businesses

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