Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

North Dakota Century Code Title 4.1. Agriculture § 4.1-01-27. Agriculture infrastructure grant program

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The agriculture commissioner, in consultation with the director of the department of transportation, shall develop policies to administer the agriculture infrastructure grant program to include a grant application process and eligibility criteria.

2. The agriculture commissioner, in consultation with the director of the department of transportation, shall award grants to a county, township, or city with a population of one thousand five hundred residents or less, for road and bridge improvements necessary to accommodate value-added agriculture businesses. Grant funding under this subsection may be used for:

a. Corridor improvements on city, county, and township roadways; and

b. Improvements to roads or bridges that provide access to value-added agriculture businesses.

3. The agriculture commissioner shall award grants to entities for water and sewer line improvements and electrical and gas supply improvements necessary to accommodate value-added agriculture businesses.

4. Grants awarded under this section may not exceed:

a. The lesser of one million two hundred fifty thousand dollars per project or eighty percent of the infrastructure project cost for grants awarded under subsection 2.

b. The lesser of three hundred fifty thousand dollars per project or eighty percent of the capital improvement project costs for grants awarded under subsection 3.

5. For purposes of grant eligibility under this section, value-added agriculture businesses include the same businesses as provided under section 4.1-01.1-07.

6. Grant funding under this section may not be used for routine maintenance or operating costs.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 4.1. Agriculture § 4.1-01-27. Agriculture infrastructure grant program - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-4-1-agriculture/nd-cent-code-sect-4-1-01-27/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard