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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the nation’s housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development, and enforces the nation’s fair housing laws.

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Hoeven Announces USDA Funding for Central Power Cooperative

Speaking at a press conference in Mandan, Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, today joined U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah in announcing a $46 million loan to the Central Power Electric Cooperative to make important infrastructure improvements

HUD to Connect Low-Income Workers in North Dakota with Job Opportunities

New national registry and proposed policy changes to stimulate North Dakota economy by connecting low-income residents and qualified businesses with HUD-funded contracting opportunities

HUD APPROVES DISASTER RECOVERY PLANS IN NORTH DAKOTA

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today approved two disaster recovery plans totaling nearly $24 million to help local communities in North Dakota to recover from severe storms and flooding in 2011. These disaster plans will rely on grants provided earlier this year through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

HUD ALLOCATES $41.6 MILLION TO HELP NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITIES TO RECOVER FROM 2011 FLOODS

WASHINGTON, DC - March 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today allocated $41.6 million throughout the State of North Dakota to help local communities to recover from severe flooding in 2011. These grants, part of $514 million allocated among nine states nationwide, are provided through HUD’s

HUD AWARDS $900,000 IN GRANTS TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NATIVE...

WASHINGTON, DC - May 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $900,000 to Spirit Lake Housing Corporation in North Dakota to improve housing conditions, promote community development and to spur local economies with construction projects and jobs. The competitive grants awarded are part of HUD's Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program that address a wide variety of community development and affordable housing activities for low- to moderate-income families (see grant chart and summaries below).

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR NORTH DAKOTA STORM VICTIMS

WASHINGTON, DC - May 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of North Dakota and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following a severe winter storm during April and May.

HUD Awards $26 Million in Grants to Fight Housing Discrimination

WASHINGTON, DC - January 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $26.3 million to 98 fair housing organizations and other non-profit agencies in 37 states and the District of Columbia to assist people who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination.

Obama Administration Awards $1,654,289 in Homeless Grants Throughout North Dakota

WASHINGTON, DC - December 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Obama Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is renewing grant funding needed to keep 19 local homeless assistance programs operating throughout North Dakota

HUD Announces $500 Million in Recovery Act Grants to Add Affordable Rental Housing, “Green”...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan awarded $500 million in competitive grants today that will allow public housing authorities across the U.S. to build or renovate affordable rental apartments and make existing public housing units more energy efficient.

Secretary Donovan Approves Recovery Act Plans For Communities In North Dakota To Revitalize Neighborhoods...

WASHINGTON, DC - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today approved the plans for four grantees in North Dakota to use $1.7 million in federal grants to help stabilize and revive local neighborhoods, rehabilitate affordable housing, and improve key public facilities.

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HUD AWARDS MORE THAN $7.7 MILLION TO ENHANCE HOUSING OPTIONS IN...

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $7.7 million to enhance housing options in North Dakota. The funds are awarded as follows

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Heitkamp Reinforces the Need for Strong Policy that Helps Harness Wind...

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today reinforced the need to support a robust wind industry as part of building and growing an all-of-the-above energy strategy during her visit to LM Wind Manufacturing, which employs about 1,025 people in Grand Forks