Transmission Authority Grant Program
Forecasted
The Transmission Authority Grant Program funds research and projects to modernize North Dakota’s electrical grid, improving resilience and supporting clean energy, with a focus on underserved communities.
Funder: North Dakota Industrial Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent rounds: $2.6M in total awards; individual project amounts vary; 15% applicant match required.
Summary: Supports projects to modernize and strengthen North Dakota’s electrical grid for resilience and a cleaner energy future.
Key Information: Focus on grid resilience, modernization, and benefits to disadvantaged or underserved communities.
Description
The Transmission Authority Grant Program, administered by the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC) through the North Dakota Transmission Authority, funds projects aimed at modernizing and strengthening the state’s electrical grid. Leveraging allocations from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Development Office under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program seeks to enhance grid resilience and promote a clean, equitable energy economy across North Dakota. Eligible projects are expected to deliver reliable, uninterrupted electric power, with special consideration given to proposals benefiting disadvantaged and underserved communities.
