Resources To Help Your Community

We know long term community capacity building includes constant attention to community basics: good schools, an educated work force, well-kept neighborhoods and parks, a well-maintained infrastructure and knowledgeable community activists. That is why Northern Plains provides support to communities in those areas.

Technical assistance:

Strategic Planning
Workshops, Seminars and Tours
Research

Access to funding:

Northern Plains offers funding assistance through a variety of programs. Here are some of the programs available:

RUS and Rural Development Programs
NPEC Revolving Loan Fund
Local, State and Federal Programs
Assistance with application development and follow-through

You can find more information on our Other Funding page.

Introduction to other resources:

Access to state and other community leaders

Business proposal development:

Special expertise in developing producer-owned; value-added businesses.
We can assist your community in arranging elements needed for location, operations, capital, incentives, etc.
We become part of your "team" when seeking solutions to community problems and opportunities.