N.D. Cent. Code § 54-60-32: Regional planning council grants - Purpose

The department may award grants to regional planning councils under chapter 54-40.1 to support local and regional implementation of state-authorized programs and initiatives, including housing, regional workforce, rural catalyst, local food and grocery, and other state-authorized programs, subject to legislative appropriations. The department may approve grants to support program implementation, resource development, and efforts to attract and leverage public or private investment in local and regional areas of the state.