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North Dakota Department of Commerce

Funds North Dakota growth through state grants, loans, and incentives for manufacturing, technology, workforce, and workforce-ready communities.

United Stateswww.commerce.nd.gov
Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs9
Active grants1
Total grants5
About

North Dakota Department of Commerce is the state's economic-development agency. It coordinates grants, loans, and incentives through its Economic Development and Finance division, with a current portfolio centered on advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, technology, energy, and value-added agriculture.

Its grant side spans Innovate ND at up to $50,000, the Angel Match Program at up to $250,…

Programs & grants under this funder
Angel Match Program (AMP)

Backs North Dakota startups by matching private investment in qualifying growth-oriented ventures.

1 grant
Angel Match Program (AMP)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Automate ND Grant Program

Funds North Dakota manufacturers with support for automation that raises production efficiency through modern systems.

Autonomous Agriculture Grant Program

Funds autonomous agriculture innovation in North Dakota through projects that combine demonstration and commercialization support.

Destination Development Grant Program

Funds North Dakota destination projects by supporting tourism infrastructure and community economic development.

Innovate ND

Supports North Dakota entrepreneurs by reimbursing early market-validation costs before full product build begins.

1 grant
Innovate ND
Between cycles
— pool
Native American Small Business Support Program

Funds Native American-owned small businesses in North Dakota through tailored support for expansion and resilience.

1 grant
Native American Small Business Support Program
Closed
$600K pool
Operation Intern

Supports employers in North Dakota by reimbursing internship and apprenticeship costs in priority industries.

Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP)

Funds regional entities in North Dakota with workforce programs that target local labor-market gaps.

1 grant
Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP)
Closed
$12.5M pool
Technical Skills Training Grant

Supports North Dakota workforce growth through training grants for providers and employers in high-demand fields.

1 grant
Technical Skills Training Grant
Between cycles
$2M pool
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.commerce.nd.gov