Senate passes Rural Catalyst Grant program with reduced funding and expanded rural eligibility

Apr 29, 2025

Senate Bill 23‑90 (reengrossed as Senate Bill 2390) establishes a Rural Catalyst Grant Program with a $2.5 million allocation and raises the qualifying population limit for small‑community matching from 3,000 to 4,500; the bill passed 42‑5.

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The North Dakota Senate on April 28 passed legislation to create a Rural Catalyst Grant Program intended to help smaller communities access development grants and other supports.

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