Single-Family Housing Rehab Program Grants Approved

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission approved an allocation of almost $200,000 today through Helping Housing Across North Dakota (HAND). The program addresses the housing rehab needs of lower-income individuals and families by providing grants to targeted community programs. North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) administers the program.

“Helping HAND ensures North Dakotans of limited means continue to have a safe and affordable place to call home,” said Commission members in a joint statement. The Industrial Commission, consisting of Gov. Doug Burgum as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees NDHFA.

The 2020 grant distribution follows:

• Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston, $15,479.
• Community Action Partnership, Minot, $20,489.
• Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency, Devils Lake, $15,505.
• Red River Valley Community Action, Grand Forks, $21,441.
• Southeastern ND Community Action Agency, Fargo, $42,709.
• Community Action Region VI, Jamestown, $11,697.
• Community Action Program Region VII, Bismarck, $27,080.
• Spirit Lake Tribal Housing, Fort Totten, $14,666.
• Trenton Indian Service Area, Trenton, $14,666.
• Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Belcourt, $14,666.
• Rebuilding Together, Fargo, $800.
• Rebuilding Together, Mandan, $800.

Helping HAND assistance is provided to households with incomes that do not exceed 80 percent of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s median for the county in which their home is located. Matching funds of at least 25 percent of the total project costs are required to access the grant dollars.

“Through Helping HAND, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency has allocated over $6 million in agency earnings since the program began in 1993 to assist more than 7,500 lower-income individuals and families statewide,” said Dave Flohr, NDHFA interim executive director.

NDHFA is a self-supporting state agency dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. More information on the agency and the affordable housing programs it administers is available online at www.ndhfa.org.

Grants Ensure Safe Housing for Lower-Income Households

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission approved the allocation of $200,000 today through Helping Housing Across North Dakota (HAND). Helping HAND supports the needs of lower-income households through grants to targeted single-family housing rehabilitation programs. North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is the program administrator.

“Helping HAND ensures North Dakotans of modest means have safe and comfortable homes,” said commission members in a joint statement. The Industrial Commission, consisting of Gov. Doug Burgum as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees NDHFA.

The 2019 grant distribution is as follows:

• Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston, $15,633.
• Community Action Partnership, Minot, $19,823.
• Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency, Devils Lake, $16,242.
• Red River Valley Community Action, Grand Forks, $24,098.
• Southeastern ND Community Action Agency, Fargo, $36,166.
• Community Action Region VI, Jamestown, $10,749.
• Community Action Program Region VII, Bismarck, $27,689.
• Spirit Lake Tribal Housing, Fort Totten, $44,000.
• Habitat for Humanity Northern Lights, Minot, $4,000.
• Rebuilding Together, Fargo, $800.
• Rebuilding Together, Mandan, $800.

Helping HAND grants address the needs of households with incomes that do not exceed 80 percent of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s median for the county in which the property is located. Grant recipients must provide a local match of 25 percent to access the program dollars.

“Through Helping HAND, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency has allocated more than $6 million of its earnings to non-profit organizations assisting more than 7,000 lower-income individuals and families statewide,” said Jolene Kline, the agency’s executive director.

NDHFA is a self-supporting state agency dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. More information on the agency and the affordable housing programs it administers is available online at www.ndhfa.org.

Grants Support Safe Housing for Lower-Income Households

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission voted today to allocate $200,000 through Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND), a state program that aids organizations that provide home construction and rehab assistance to lower-income North Dakotans. The program is administered by North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA).

“The grants provided through Helping HAND program typically support weatherization and rehabilitation programs ensuring North Dakotans of modest means have a safe and comfortable place to call home,” said commission members in a joint statement. The Industrial Commission, consisting of Gov. Doug Burgum as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees NDHFA.

The 2018 funds will be distributed as follows:

• Southeastern ND Community Action Agency, Fargo, $56,700.
• Red River Valley Community Action, Grand Forks, $30,595.
• Community Action Partnership, Minot, $24,389.
• Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston, $19,851.
• Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency, Devils Lake, $21,924.
• Community Action Region VI, Jamestown, $15,442.
• Trenton Indian Service Area, Trenton, $7,333.
• Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Belcourt, $7,333.
• Spirit Lake Tribal Housing, Fort Totten, $7,333.
• Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, Fargo, $4,000.
• Red River Valley Habitat for Humanity, Grand Forks, $3,500.
• Rebuilding Together, Fargo, $800.
• Rebuilding Together, Mandan, $800.

Grant recipients must provide a local match of 25 percent to access the program dollars.

“Through Helping HAND, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency has allocated over $5 million of agency earnings to non-profit organizations assisting more than 5,000 lower-income households statewide,” said Jolene Kline, the agency’s executive director.

NDHFA is a self-supporting state agency dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. More information on the agency and the affordable housing programs it administers is available online at www.ndhfa.org.

Grant Allocation Benefits Housing Organizations Statewide

BISMARCK, N.D. – Housing organizations statewide will benefit from a grant allocation authorized today by the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC). North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) received permission to distribute $200,000 through its Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program.

“In the history of the Helping HAND program, more than $5.7 million in grant funds have been put to work by local service providers to assist over 5,000 lower-income individuals and families across the state,” commission members said in a joint statement. The NDIC, consisting of Governor Doug Burgum as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees NDHFA.

The 2017 funds will be distributed as follows:

Southeast ND Community Action Agency, Fargo, $46,417

Community Action Program Region VII Inc., Bismarck, $33,841

Red River Valley Community Action, Grand Forks, $25,757

Community Action Partnership, Minot, $20,434

Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston, $17,381

Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency, Devils Lake, $17,164

Community Action Region VI, Jamestown, $13,207

Trenton Indian Service Area, Trenton, $7,333

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Belcourt, $7,333

Spirit Lake Tribal Housing, Fort Totten, $7,333

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, Fargo, $3,000

Rebuilding Together, Fargo/Moorhead, $800

The Helping HAND program is funded with agency earnings. A local match of 25 percent is required to access the grants. All of the program dollars must be used for North Dakota projects.

“Helping HAND grants typically support housing weatherization and rehabilitation projects,” said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director. “We encourage the grant recipients to use the funds to benefit the largest number of households possible.”

Commission Approves Allocation of Housing Grants

BISMARCK, ND – Non-profit organizations statewide will benefit from housing program dollars that were authorized today by the North Dakota Industrial Commission. North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will distribute more than $205,000 through its Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program.

“Helping HAND dollars address the housing needs of lower-income individuals and families by providing the grant recipients with flexible funding that can be used to provide for the greatest local housing needs,” commission members said in a joint statement. The Industrial Commission, consisting of Gov. Jack Dalrymple as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees NDHFA.

The 2016 funds will be distributed as follows:

Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston	$15,769
Community Action Partnership, Minot	$19,545
Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency, Devils Lake	$19,614
Red River Valley Community Action, Grand Forks	$29,325
Southeastern ND Community Action Agency, Fargo	$47,484
Community Action Region VI, Jamestown	$12,986
Community Action Program Region VII, Inc, Bismarck	$32,277
Trenton Indian Service Area, Trenton	$9,166
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Belcourt	$9,166
Red River Valley Habitat for Humanity, Grand Forks	$3,750
Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, Moorhead	$3,750
Rebuilding Together, Bismarck/Mandan	$1,000
Rebuilding Together, Fargo/Moorhead	$1,000
Camp of the Cross Ministries- Dream Catchers, Garrison	$1,000

Funded by agency earnings, the Helping HAND program has leveraged over $27.6 million since 2000 for the construction or rehabilitation of more than 4,900 housing units statewide.

Grant recipients are encouraged to use the program dollars to benefit the largest number of households possible. A local match of 25 percent is required to access the funds. Helping HAND grants are most often used to support housing weatherization and rehabilitation projects. All of the funds must be utilized for projects in North Dakota.

NDHFA is a self-supporting state agency dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. For more information on Helping HAND, contact NDHFA at (800) 292-8621 or hfainfo@nd.gov.

Housing Grant Distribution Authorized

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission has authorized North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) to distribute more than $200,000 to organizations statewide through the Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program.

“The assistance provided through Helping HAND is flexible. It allows the grant recipients to utilize the funding to best serve their local housing needs,” said Commission members in a joint statement. The Industrial Commission, consisting of Governor Jack Dalrymple as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees NDHFA

The funds will be distributed as follows:

• Community Action Program Region VII of Bismarck, $31,110
• Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency of Devils Lake, $18,724
• Community Action Partnership of Dickinson and Williston, $15,849
• Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency of Fargo, $52,278
• Red River Valley Community Action of Grand Forks, $26,033
• Community Action Region VI of Jamestown, $13,190
• Community Action Partnership of Minot, $19,816
• Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa of Belcourt, $9,166
• Trenton Indian Service Area of Trenton, $9,166
• Red River Valley Habitat for Humanity of Grand Forks, $3,750
• Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity of Fargo/Moorhead, $3,750
• Rebuilding Together of Fargo/Moorhead, $1,000
• Rebuilding Together of Bismarck/Mandan, $1,000

“Over the past 15 years, Helping HAND has leveraged $27 million to support the construction or rehabilitation of 4,800 housing units statewide,” said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director. The program is funded with agency earnings.

Helping HAND grant recipients are encouraged to use program dollars to benefit the largest number of households possible. A local match of 25 percent is required to access the funds. Program dollars are most often used for housing weatherization and rehabilitation projects. All of the funds must be utilized for projects in North Dakota.

NDHFA is a self-supporting state agency dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. For more information on Helping HAND, contact NDHFA at (800) 292-8621 or hfainfo@nd.gov.

Helping Hand Supports Local Housing Programs

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Industrial Commission has authorized the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) to distribute more than $225,000 to organizations statewide through the Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program.

“Non-profit organizations use important programs like Helping HAND to help families keep their homes safe and warm,” said Governor Jack Dalrymple, who chairs the commission.
“The program is a valuable resource ensuring all North Dakotans have adequate housing.”

“Community action agencies, tribal housing authorities and other nonprofit organizations that provide for the housing needs of low-income residents are eligible,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring,

“The assistance provided through the program is more flexible than typical government programs, providing the grant recipients with a valuable financial resource that enables them to fill gaps and best respond to local needs,” said Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.

The 2013 funds will be distributed as follows:

• Community Action Program Region VII, Bismarck $32,985
• Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency, Devils Lake $21,083
• Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston $15,652
• Southeastern ND Community Action Agency, Fargo $48,426
• Red River Valley Community Action, Grand Forks $24,610
• Community Action Region VI, Jamestown $13,202
• Community Action Partnership, Minot $21,042
• Grayce Manor, Minot $22,575
• Trenton Indian Service Area, Trenton $9,166
• Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Belcourt $9,166
• Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity (designated for use in Richland County) $3,000
• Red River Valley Habitat for Humanity, Grand Forks $3,000
• Rebuilding Together, Bismarck/Mandan $1,000
• Rebuilding Together, Fargo $1,000

Funded by NDHFA earnings, Helping HAND has leveraged more than $25 million in additional funds for the construction or rehabilitation of more than 4,300 housing units since 2000. The funds are most frequently used for housing rehabilitation projects.

Helping HAND grant recipients are encouraged to use program dollars to benefit the largest number of households possible. A local match of 25 percent is required.

For more information on Helping HAND, contact Nancy Rice at (701) 328-8080, (800) 292-8621, (800) 366-6888 (TTY) or info@ndhfa.org. Information is also available online at www.ndhfa.org.

The North Dakota Industrial Commission, consisting of Governor Jack Dalrymple, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, oversees the NDHFA.