Souris Basin Planning Council

09/10/2026

‼️ Round 2 Applications for the ND Region 2 Think Tank are open through September 16th!
We’re excited to share that the first round of applicants has been accepted, and we’ve welcomed an active and dedicated group of residents to share ideas and collaborate to make our communities stronger!

We believe progress starts with the residents who know their towns best. This one-day facilitated gathering is not only for individuals with titles or elected positions, it’s for any engaged community members looking to make a difference. Hosted by Souris Basin Planning Council in partnership with NDSU Extension, this initiative will equip participants with practical strategies for driving local progress through collaboration and shared learning.

🎨 A local artist will attend to capture the themes, aspirations, and insights that come up throughout the day's sessions to create a custom art piece.

Applications due September 16th. Learn more & apply at https://www.sourisbasin.org/nd-region-2-think-tank

09/09/2026

🏃‍➡️💸 Business moves fast. Your financing should too.
Access to capital can help launch an idea or accelerate growth, but for many entrepreneurs, the challenge isn't just receiving funding. It's finding financing that matches the quick pace of small business life.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝.
Designed for startups and growing businesses, the Momentum Fund offers flexible financing from $1,000 to $25,000. Invest in inventory, equipment, working capital, or property improvements without slowing your momentum!
👉 Learn more: https://www.sourisbasin.org/businessfinance

09/02/2026

Apply now! We’re seeking engaged residents to join the ND Region 2 Think Tank. Share your ideas, learn approaches and solutions, and find opportunities for collaboration across our region of ND.
⏰ Applications are due Friday, Sept. 4th at 12pm!
www.sourisbasin.org/nd-region-2-think-tank

09/02/2026

🏠 What do you think your community needs when it comes to housing? Share your ideas at this North Dakota Housing Finance Agency event:
📅 Wednesday, September 9th from 9am-12pm in Minot
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/community-housing-needs-forum-tickets-1988506142401

Join us to discuss housing needs in your community!

08/26/2026

Thank you, Start Up Minot, for the opportunity to have Braden share our new Momentum Fund! 💸 As our newest business financing program, the Momentum Fund provides fast, flexible micro-loans to help small businesses access quick funding for working capital, inventory, equipment, and growth opportunities. Learn more: https://www.sourisbasin.org/businessfinance

08/25/2026

💼 Have a business idea or looking to grow your business?
Start Up Minot Academy powered by CO.STARTERS is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cohort!
📈 This hands-on, 10-week program helps entrepreneurs and business owners build confidence, gain practical skills, and connect with a network of local experts and fellow entrepreneurs.

📅 September 16 - November 18, 2026
📍 Carnegie Center, Downtown Minot
Apply today by completing the short application at: https://minotchamberedc.com/doing-business/start-up-minot/

08/25/2026

💡𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲? 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮. SBPC is seeking engaged residents who want to turn community priorities into action, connect with others, and gain practical tools. This opportunity is not limited to elected officials, board members, or those with formal leadership titles. It's for anyone invested in the future of the places they call home.
📅 𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 is a one-day gathering where participants will explore shared challenges, exchange successful approaches, learn a practical framework for moving community ideas from vision to implementation, and identify opportunities for regional collaboration.
🤝 Participation is limited to approximately 24 individuals.
Eligible Applicants: Residents of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, and Ward counties, as well as the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐂𝐓.
Learn more & apply: www.sourisbasin.org/nd-region-2-think-tank

08/21/2026

⏰ Applications for the Coordinating and Connecting Care funding opportunity are due Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. CT - next week!
❤️‍🩹 This funding supports the development of a more connected approach to care coordination and referrals in ND, helping healthcare providers, community organizations, tribal partners and others better connect people to needed services.

Better care starts with better connections.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting applications for the Coordinating and Connecting Care funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program.

Approximately $1 million in federal funding is available for one planning grant to help develop a more connected statewide approach to care coordination and referrals—helping rural healthcare providers, community organizations and other partners better connect people with the care and services they need.

Applications are due Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. CT.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding
Stevens Amendment:
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/stevens-amendment

08/20/2026

🙌 August marks 6 years since Beth joined SBPC! Beth has provided exceptional financial leadership and oversight that helps keep our organization transparent, accountable, and positioned for long-term success.
📊 As our Program & Finance Manager, her work enables investments in economic and community development in North Dakota Region 2 and supports SBPC's reputation as a trusted partner.

🎉 Thank you, Beth, for six years of commitment to our organization, our partners, and the communities we serve!
Connect with our team: sourisbasin.org/about