Grand Forks Community Land Trust

08/17/2026

GFCLT is preparing for its next chapter of growth, and we’re inviting community‑minded leaders to be part of it. Your experience matters — and it can help shape the future of housing in Greater Grand Forks.

If you care about creating affordable homeownership opportunities, community impact, and thoughtful leadership, we encourage you to consider joining our Board of Directors. Learn more about this volunteer opportunity at https://gfclt.org/about-gfclt (scroll to the bottom of the page).

Never served on a Board before? That’s okay! With our focus on first‑time homebuyers, your most relevant experience may be the people you know rather than the work you’ve done. We’d love to hear from you!

08/14/2026

And another! 🔑

This week, another Grand Forks household became CLT homeowners — thanks to strong partnerships and a shared commitment to long‑term affordability.

We’re grateful for the ND Legislature’s support through the ND Housing Incentive Fund and the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency. Special thanks to GF Title and Jen Ekberg & Granite Bank for navigating the details that make CLT transactions possible, as well as the Buyers' representative, RuthAnn Halvorson.

To our buyers: CLT purchases can involve additional steps, and your patience throughout the process made all the difference. Congratulations on your new home!

Interested in purchasing through GFCLT? Begin with a pre‑application at gfclt.org/apply.

Realtors & Lenders: GFCLT can expand options for buyers who need affordability solutions. Contact Emily at [email protected].

Stay tuned for more updates!

08/14/2026

Join us in saying WELCOME HOME to GFCLT's newest homeowner!🏡

A huge congratulations to our buyer — and deep gratitude to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, GF Title, Marlene & team from Alerus, and our homebuyer's Realtor, Izaiah Reynolds for helping bring this complex CLT purchase together.

CLT transactions can involve extra steps. We are so fortunate to have buyers who remain patient and dedicated to the process as we work together to make their hopes of homeownership a reality.

Thinking about a GFCLT home? Start with a pre‑application at gfclt.org/apply.

Realtors & Lenders: GFCLT expands options for buyers who need affordable opportunities. Connect with Emily to learn more: [email protected]

Follow for more affordable homeownership opportunities in Grand Forks!

07/04/2026

Wishing an extra special 4th of July to our GFCLT homeowners celebrating in their own homes for the first time this year 🎉

To all of our homeowners, partners, board members, staff & friends, we are thankful for you every day!

🏡From our homes to yours: Happy 4th!

07/03/2026

Three organizations, one common mission.

GFCLT is proud to work with our partners at Minot Area Community Land Trust and North Star Neighbors to make homeownership attainable for the families and essential workers who make our communities thrive.

$5 million in real estate made permanently affordable in our region since January. That's a big impact, and we're ready to do more.

Affordable homeownership isn't just a dream — it’s something we’re building, preserving, and protecting every single day.

07/03/2026

In just the first half of 2026, GFCLT made $1.6 million in Grand Forks real estate permanently affordable.

With 6 homes sold or in purchase agreement, we are on pace for our busiest year of our 15 years in existence.

Demand is high - our 2 homes posted last week had 8 viable applicants within 3 hours.

GFCLT is one of the most effective tools Grand Forks has to fight its growing homeownership shortage. Our impact scales with the resources available. With additional funding, we can preserve more homes, serve more families, and strengthen more neighborhoods — permanently.

www.gfclt.org

07/03/2026

907 9th St is now in purchase agreement!

Thank you to all who attended our open house and applied.

GFCLT is currently in the process of seeking additional acquisitions. Realtors: Please let us know if you have any homes for sale in the $300k range, or a bit lower if they need some TLC!

Prospective Buyers: If you haven't already, complete a pre-application to join our mailing list, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

07/03/2026

Better late than never....

Don't worry, Facebook, we won't leave you behind!

Help us connect with a broader audience by following us on Instagram,

07/02/2026

1025 Cottonwood is now in purchase agreement!

Thank you to all who attended our open house and applied. GFCLT is currently in the process of seeking additional acquisitions. If you haven't already, complete a pre-application to join our mailing list, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram ().

07/01/2026

Today is the day! Registration is officially open for Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Grand Forks!

GFCLT is a proud sponsor of Imagination Library. We encourage everyone with children under 5 in the household to take advantage of this amazing program, which will bring a free, age-appropriate book to your mailbox for your children each month.

Congratulations, Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region, on successfully bringing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library back to Grand Forks!

📚 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 📚 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available in Grand Forks County! Kids ages 0–5 can get a FREE book mailed to them every month until their 5th birthday. 💙

Enroll now at imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability
Learn more and help sustain the program: gofoundation.org/dpil

Brought to you by the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region.