Lewis & Clark Development Group

08/27/2026

New grant funding is now available for rural schools, hospitals, and healthcare systems!

Whether you're looking to upgrade student wellness equipment, build staff wellness spaces, or streamline EMR systems, the
Grant can help — and is ready to guide you through the application process.

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In rural North Dakota, the vitality of communities largely relies on strong local schools and healthcare services. To fill urgent needs in wellness, staffing, and technology, Lewis & Clark Development Group is happy to support applicants by providing access to the latest funding options via the Rura...

08/21/2026

Big news! 📢 has officially been recertified as a by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

This recertification keeps vital capital flowing to support affordable housing, local families, and community development across .

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Lewis & Clark Development Group (LCD Group) is pleased to announce that it has officially been recertified as a Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Offering Crucial Access First certified as a CDFI in 2004, LCD Group serves North Dakota homeow...

08/14/2026

New monthly rates are out. Contact Derrick today to learn how to optimize this program for your .

Whether you want to start a business or expand your current business, is here to help you make it happen.

08/12/2026

🚨 RHTP GRANT OPPORTUNITIES — APPLY NOW! 🚨
North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is providing funding to help rural and tribal communities strengthen healthcare, workforce, access, and technology.
💰 CURRENTLY OPEN FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
🏥 Clinics Without Walls: Telehealth Infrastructure
📅 Deadline: August 14, 2026 — 5:00 PM CT
📱 Clinics Without Walls: Remote Patient Monitoring
📅 Deadline: August 14, 2026 — 5:00 PM CT
💻 Technology as an Extender
📅 Deadline: August 18, 2026 — 5:00 PM CT
🚐♿ Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Acquisition
📅 Deadline: August 19, 2026 — 5:00 PM CT
🔗 Coordinating and Connecting Care
📅 Deadline: August 26, 2026 — 5:00 PM CT
📌 HOW & WHERE DO I APPLY?
Applications are submitted through North Dakota Health & Human Services (ND HHS) using the application links provided for each funding opportunity.
👉 Find grant details, eligibility requirements, application instructions, and apply here:
ND HHS RHTP Funding Opportunities
⏰ Don’t wait until the deadline! Review the opportunity, determine your eligibility, and start your application early.
💡 Have questions or need help navigating the RHTP opportunities? Reach out for assistance.
RHTP is an opportunity to invest in rural communities, strengthen our workforce, expand access to care, and bring innovative solutions closer to home.

08/11/2026

Independent and processors face historic headwinds, but low-interest capital is bridging the gap.

Through the Northern Plains Food Infrastructure Fund, processors in our 4-state region can lock in fixed rates under 4.0% for major equipment, land, or expansion projects.

Learn how can help local lenders, city officials, and processors collaborate: https://shorturl.at/GmCJD

Independent meat and poultry processors across North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota are navigating one of the toughest economic environments in decades. Decade-high interest rates and skyrocketing construction costs have severely constrained growth, even as the region’s agricultural ...

08/10/2026

🚨 RURAL NORTH DAKOTA — NEW RHTP GRANTS ARE OPEN!

💰 Millions of dollars are available through North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help strengthen rural communities, healthcare, emergency services, childcare and technology.

🌾 CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

👶 Childcare for the Rural Health Workforce
Support sustainable childcare solutions that help recruit and retain rural healthcare workers.
📅 Deadline: Aug. 11, 2026 | 5 PM CT

🏥 Clinics Without Walls: Telehealth Infrastructure
Expand telehealth access in rural and tribal communities.
📅 Deadline: Aug. 14, 2026 | 5 PM CT

❤️ Clinics Without Walls: Remote Patient Monitoring
Invest in remote monitoring technology to improve access, outcomes and care closer to home.
📅 Deadline: Aug. 14, 2026 | 5 PM CT

💻 Technology as an Extender
Support the use of smart technology, robotics and AI to address rural healthcare challenges.
📅 Deadline: Aug. 18, 2026 | 5 PM CT

♿🚐 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Acquisition
Help eligible organizations purchase accessible vehicles for non-emergency medical transportation. 📅 Deadline: Aug. 19, 2026 | 5 PM CT



📣 COULD YOUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT?

These grants may provide valuable funding for rural communities, healthcare organizations, schools, pharmacies, ambulance services and other eligible organizations.

👉 Don't assume you're not eligible. Review the requirements and see if one of these opportunities could be a fit for your organization.

📝 HOW & WHERE DO YOU APPLY?

Applications, eligibility requirements, instructions and deadlines are available through the North Dakota Health & Human Services Rural Health Transformation Program.

🔎 Review the current grant opportunities and application information before the deadline.

⏰ DON'T WAIT!
Start reviewing the requirements, gather your information and begin preparing your application now.

💙 Lewis & Clark Development Group is helping spread the word so rural North Dakota communities don't miss these opportunities.

08/07/2026

"If you felt constrained by the old SBA caps, the door is now wide open." — Derrick Becker, Commercial Lending Director

Great news for small businesses! The has decoupled limits on 7(a) and 504 loans, allowing qualified borrowers to access up to $5M in each program simultaneously.

Whether you're looking to purchase real estate, upgrade equipment, or scale operations, low-cost capital just became far more accessible.

Learn how to leverage these changes for your business:
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For small businesses, navigating federal loan limits has long felt like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. A small business expanding its footprint often needs real estate financing alongside substantial working capital, but it often hits the federal ceiling too quickly. A recent change b...

08/04/2026

"With the financing structure, we were able to open our Bismarck location a year earlier than we would have with typical financing." — Dustin Steckler, All Season Golf Cars

See how and Security First Bank partnered using the Loan and programs to help the largest golf cart dealer in scale up faster.

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When it comes to keeping golf courses, businesses, and recreational riders moving across the Upper Midwest, All Season Golf Cars, with locations in Bismarck and West Fargo, has built a powerful reputation for always treating customers like family. Established in 2002 by Allen and Dawn Pritchard as a...

07/29/2026

Many new opportunities are now available through the Program. Here are the latest...

Contact our program coordinator, Nicole Pavelick, today to learn more at (701) 483-4545 or [email protected].

is here to help you apply.

07/23/2026

was on hand for the grand opening of Klein Fresh Meats in (1720 S. Broadway)!

More than that, we are thrilled to have helped owner Casey Klein bring his dream to life through the Northern Plains Food Infrastructure Fund (NPFIF).

Stop by Klein Fresh Meats for fresh-cut meats, smokehouse favorites, and ready-to-cook meals. Visit online at: kleinfreshmeats.com

Learn more about financing by calling Chris Masse at (701) 667-7602 and visiting northernplainsfif.com