Tri-County Regional Development Council

09/03/2026

As we head into the long weekend, we're taking a moment to celebrate the people who keep our communities moving forward.

From local businesses and healthcare workers to educators, farmers, manufacturers, energy workers, hospitality, and everyone in between, thank you for the work you do and the difference you make in Region One!

We hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing weekend!

𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑢 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑦. 𝑊𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑇𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝑆𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 8.

08/28/2026

Workforce challenges aren't new but maybe the way we approach them should be!

On 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎, Region One leaders in healthcare and energy/utilities will come together for a different kind of workforce conversation.

This isn't a sit-and-listen event. It's a 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 summit designed to identify real challenges, think bigger about what's possible and work together toward potential solutions.

Because the goal isn't to leave the hard questions on the table. The goal is to start 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 towards them!

🗓October 20
⏰8AM-5PM

Interested in having your voice at the table? Reach out today!

08/24/2026

We have seen some amazing opportunities in year one and are looking forward to seeing what year two has in store!

Last competitive funding opportunity of Year 1!

Applications for the Coordinating and Connecting Care funding opportunity are due tomorrow - Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. CT.

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, making it easier for rural healthcare providers, community organizations and other partners to connect people with the care and services they need.

Don’t miss this final competitive funding opportunity of Year 1.

Apply by Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. CT.

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

08/12/2026

Funding for vehicles do not come around often! Don't let this rare opportunity pass you by!

Needing assistance? Questions? Our office is here to help! Reach out today at 701.577.1358.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting applications for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Acquisition funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program.

Approximately $2 million in federal funding is available to help eligible rural healthcare organizations purchase accessible transportation vehicles that connect rural residents, including Medicaid members, with the medical care they need.

Applications are due Aug. 19.

Apply: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding
Stevens Amendment: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/stevens-amendment

08/07/2026

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞! 🎉

Tri-County Regional Development Council has been awarded funding through North Dakota's Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) to move forward with a regional sector strategy focused on 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲/𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

We'll be bringing industry partners together for an upcoming workforce summit as well as coordinating ongoing discussions where their experience, ideas, and insight can help shape the work ahead.

We're excited to get to work! 🚀

Read the full news release and learn more about what's next!
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08/04/2026

Our favorite Wednesday of the month!
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07/29/2026

Closing soon!

Closing soon!

Don't miss these upcoming Rural Health Transformation Program application deadlines.

There's still time to apply for Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunities designed to strengthen healthcare technology, improve care coordination and expand access to high-quality care for rural North Dakotans.

Funding opportunities include:
Electronic Medical Record Enhancement funding opportunity (closes July 29)
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence Innovation funding opportunity (closes July 29)
Self-Serve Dispensing Kiosks in Pharmacies funding opportunity (closes July 30)

These opportunities support investments in technology and innovation that help rural healthcare providers improve efficiency, strengthen patient care and bring high-quality healthcare closer to home.

Applications close July 29 or July 30, depending on the funding opportunity.
Apply now: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding
Stevens Amendment: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/stevens-amendment

07/21/2026

🚨News Release🚨

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has released Approximately $500,000 is available to support one organization in conducting a statewide Parents Lead needs assessment and developing a standardized Train-the-Trainer curriculum that can be used by community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and other partners across the state.

Read more about this initiative and how we can support your application here:
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WILLISTON, N.D. – Organizations serving rural and tribal communities across North Dakota have an opportunity to help strengthen behavioral health resources for families through a new funding opportunity from the North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP...

07/17/2026

News Release
Grant Opportunities Now Open!!

07/16/2026

Three Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding opportunities are currently open, and we're here to help you put your best application forward!

If your organization is looking to improve health and wellness in North Dakota, now is the time to explore these funding opportunities:

🏥𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

🏫𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

🖥️𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 (𝐄𝐌𝐑) 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

If you're considering applying but aren't sure where to start, Tri-County RDC can help. From reviewing application materials to developing competitive proposals, our grant writing team is ready to assist!

Reach out today to learn how we can support your RHTP application before 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟗!