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BISMARCK -- The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the award of $600,000 in Minot for projects that support operations tied to Minot Air Force Base and advance preparation for Sentinel-related needs.
The money is part of $1 million approved by the 2025 Legislature through the Base Enhancement Grant Program, created to strengthen military missions and support community partnerships at Minot AFB, Grand Forks AFB and the Fargo Air National Guard. The program invests in initiatives that improve installation readiness, community integration, strategic positioning, quality of life and long-term mission sustainability.
The department also announced awards of $250,000 in Grand Forks for initiatives that enhance strategic capabilities at Grand Forks AFB and build community partnerships and $150,000 in Fargo for efforts that strengthen the mission of the North Dakota Air National Guard and expand readiness and family support programming.
"These grants reflect our commitment to strong defense communities and the important role they play in national security," said Gov. Kelly Armstrong. "Continued investment in local partnerships ensures our installations remain competitive, resilient and ready for the future."
Projects funded through the program will be implemented during the biennium that ends June 30, 2027. Grantees must document expenditures, provide regular progress updates and submit a final report by July 15, 2027.