# North Dakota Grants Help Homeowners Stay Put | Bismarck News

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Podcast: [Bismarck News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013)
Published: 2026-07-30T03:09:17+00:00
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North Dakota’s Housing Finance Agency is distributing $240,000 through its Helping HAND program to help low-income homeowners keep their homes safe and livable—focusing on exterior repairs. Since 1993, the program has awarded over $7.3 million in grants, matched by another $43.7 million in funding, helping more than 8,200 families. Community groups—like those in Dickinson, Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks—receive funds to carry out repairs, requiring them to contribute at least 25% of costs. If you’re earning 80% or less of your county’s median income and need help with home repairs, contact one of these local organizations—they’re ready to help. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/204999c8ddc42d47

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