Living Working Industries Business News & Events Government Main Street Summit 2021 - Livestreams Livestreams from the Main Street Summit 2021 are now available! Click here to watch the videos! Home Living In ND Main Street ND Main Street ND LOCALLY POWERED, MEANINGFULLY TRANSFORMED Every community has a story, and many happen in the heart of the downtown district. Look around and you’ll find treasures you never expected along the thriving main streets of villages and cities all across our state. From charming small-town offerings like New Rockford’s Opera House(link is external) or Watford City’s Outlaws Bar & Grill(link is external) to our larger communities’ vibrant shopping, entertainment and diverse dining, a lot is happening on main street North Dakota. Vibrant community centers are a fundamental element of workforce development. North Dakota’s Main Street initiative provides community leaders with direct access to tools and resources to capitalize on their community’s strengths and make sound planning decisions. These efforts help create vibrant communities that attract and retain the 21st-century workforce North Dakota needs to compete and succeed in a global economy. Main Street Initiative Grant Programs PARTNERS IN PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM The Main Street Initiative (MSI) Partners in Planning (PiP) grant program supports non-profit organizations and/or local governments in completing a comprehensive plan or economic development/diversification strategic plan. This grant program is intended to empower communities to proactively plan their futures, seek smart, efficient infrastructure development and offer a healthy, vibrant environment for residents and visitors. Click here for complete details. Application Form Fact Sheet MAIN STREET COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN To be considered a Main Street Champion Community and qualify for favorable terms on some state grant applications, your Main Street community point of contact will need to fill out and submit this form. If you have questions about this process please contact Tracey Miller(link sends email). Community Action Plan Artists on Main Street Program North Dakota Main Street Initiative (MSI) is proud to announce the creation of an Artists on Main Program. This accelerated program offers technical assistance and funding to develop and install art to one North Dakota MSI community. This unique opportunity consists of creative community development training, one-on-one technical assistance for artists and community leaders from placemaking experts, and financial support for up to five small projects that address local challenges affecting the vibrancy of their community. Letter of Intent LINKS & RESOURCES Main Street Newsletters Become a Main Street Community Main Street Dashboard 2020 Tourism Main Street Expansion Grant (link is external) Main Street Summit Main Street Awards Main Street Fact Sheet Community Services Housing Finance(link is external) City Website List Copyright © 2020 State of North Dakota - 600 E. Boulevard | Bismarck, ND 58503 Footer menu Accessibility Contact Disclaimer Privacy Policy Security Policy State Marketing Feedback (+) Provide Website Feedback