Economic Resiliency Grant

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act allowed continued spending of previous Cares Act dollars. Following review by the Office of Management, Legislative Counsel and Budget and the Attorney General’s Office, it was determined that ND Commerce was authorized to spend these funds from 2020 programs authorized by the Emergency Commission and Budget Section.

Department of Commerce developed and implemented three grants, Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG), Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG) and Hospitality ERG PLUS.

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Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG)

The North Dakota Department of Commerce's Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG) program was created to help restore consumer confidence in the marketplace while reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Application period is closed.

Applications awarded: 2,064

Amount awarded: $38.7 million

Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG)

The North Dakota Department of Commerce’s Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG) was created to cover basic operational costs for businesses in the hospitality sector.

Application period for both rounds are closed

Round 1 - Applications awarded: 966 and Amount awarded: $23.7 million

Round 2 - Applications awarded: 316 and Amount awarded: $4.5 million

Hospitality ERG PLUS (PHERG)

The Hospitality ERG PLUS was focused on businesses in the lodging sector.

Application period for Round 1 is closed.

Round 1 - Applications awarded: 197 and Amount awarded: $8.4 million

Round 2 - Applications awarded: 40 and Amount awarded $899 thousand