URIDA lists 73 programs for people in North Dakota: 53 from government agencies, 20 from nonprofits, foundations, utilities and other private groups. Each one was checked against its official page. Some serve only part of the state, and dates and rules change, so look on the official page before you apply.
URIDA is not a government agency. Each program's operator takes applications and decides eligibility.
Rules and ways to apply show what the official pages name, and there can be others. Words in quotation marks are copied from the official page. FPL means the federal poverty level.
Fargo Cass Public Health - Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
Run by Fargo Cass Public Health
Who it is for
Fargo, North Dakota WIC office: women who are pregnant or recently had a baby, infants and children up to five; other caregivers may apply for children under five. A family of four can earn up to $4,957 per month; families on Medical Assistance or SNAP are also eligible.
Free and Reduced-Price School Meals with North Dakota Expanded Income Eligibility (State 225) - ND Department of Public Instruction
Who it is for
Students in North Dakota schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program; "Families who qualify based on Federal or State Expanded Income Eligibility Guidelines (NDEIEG) will not need to pay for breakfast or lunch."
DCA (Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance) - North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
Run by North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA)
Who it is for
Statewide in North Dakota: low-income home buyers who meet income limits that vary based on county and family size; one to two-unit properties only (one unit must be occupied by borrower); the home must be the principal residence.
Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) home rehabilitation grants - North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
Run by North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA)
Who it is for
North Dakota households with an income of 80% or less than the HUD median for the county in which the home is located; the 2026 recipients serve Dickinson/Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Trenton, Belcourt and Grand Forks.
Minot Housing Authority - Housing Choice Voucher Program
Run by Minot Housing Authority
Who it is for
Minot / Ward County, North Dakota (separate voucher applications for Ward County, Mountrail County, McHenry/Pierce County, and Williams County via Williston Housing Authority): low-income individuals, families, elderly and/or persons with disabilities.
Public Housing - Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Run by Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority (FHRA)
Who it is for
Fargo, North Dakota (Fargo-Moorhead area) households: at least one member 18 years of age or older, citizenship or eligible immigrant status of family members, and income within the limits set by HUD.
Emergency Furnace and Water Heater Replacement & Repair - Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency
Run by Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA), Energy & Rehab Department
Who it is for
Low-income households within Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele and Traill Counties, North Dakota; the household must be owner occupied and income and asset eligible through the LIHEAP fuel assistance program (income at or below 60 percent of North Dakota's median income).
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - North Dakota
Run by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Who it is for
North Dakota homeowner and renter households with income at or below 60 percent of North Dakota's median income (2026-2027 Heating Season limits, e.g., 1 person $3,446/month, 4 persons $6,628/month). Individual tribal LIHEAP programs serve tribal members living on reservations.
Weatherization Assistance Program - North Dakota Community Action Agencies
Run by North Dakota Community Action Agencies
Who it is for
North Dakota renters and owners (manufactured homes, wood-framed homes, or apartments) whose household income cannot exceed 200% of the poverty level; LIHEAP clients are automatically eligible. Renters' landlords must comply with other program requirements.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in North Dakota (with mobile crisis teams and crisis facilities)
Run by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Who it is for
Anyone in North Dakota who is struggling or in crisis, or worried about a loved one; crisis facilities are in all eight regions. Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in crisis can be connected to the Developmental Disabilities CARES Response Team.
Bismarck, North Dakota: patients of all ages, with a pediatric "Dental Home" for children from infancy through age 13; patients with special needs welcome. For uninsured families, an income-based sliding fee scale.
Run by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Who it is for
North Dakota smokers, smokeless tobacco users and vape/electronic cigarette users. A free two-month supply of nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges is for anyone who enrolls in online counseling and is uninsured or lacks cessation medication coverage.
North Central Behavioral Health Clinic (Minot) - Walk-In Behavioral Health Assessments
Run by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Who it is for
Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, and Ward counties, North Dakota, including the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (Three Affiliated Tribes); individuals seeking support for a behavioral health concern.
North Dakota Poison Center (Poison Help 1-800-222-1222)
Run by Minnesota Regional Poison Center
Who it is for
Statewide in North Dakota: "In North Dakota, calls to the Poison Help number 1-800-222-1222 are answered by the Minnesota Regional Poison Center." The mission names all residents and healthcare professionals.
Special Health Services (SHS) Financial Coverage Program
Who it is for
North Dakota children who meet the program's medical and financial rules (eligible long-term health conditions); families with incomes up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Children up to 18 with Russell-Silver Syndrome regardless of income.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Voucher - North Dakota Health and Human Services
Run by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health
Who it is for
Residents of North Dakota, twelve (12) years of age or older, with annual income no greater than 200% of federal poverty guidelines, who lack resources to cover treatment costs or meet one of the listed third-party payment conditions.
Women's Way (North Dakota breast and cervical cancer screening)
Who it is for
Women who live in North Dakota, are ages 40 through 64 (or 21 through 39 with breast symptoms, high risk, due for a Pap test, or needing diagnostic procedures), lack insurance or coverage for Pap tests/mammograms or can't afford deductible/co-payments, and meet income guidelines (1 Person: $31,920).
Basic Care Assistance Program - ND Health and Human Services
Run by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (Adult and Aging)
Who it is for
Residents of North Dakota who are age 65 or older OR age 18 or older, blind or disabled, who apply and qualify for North Dakota Medicaid and have a functional assessment; recipients keep $153 per month for personal needs.
Crime Victims Compensation - ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Run by Crime Victims Compensation Program, ND Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Who it is for
Innocent victims physically or emotionally injured in a violent crime in North Dakota (or where no compensation program is available) who required medical care; ND residents injured by terrorism abroad; dependents of a homicide victim; people paying a homicide victim's funeral/medical expenses.
General Assistance Burial Program (Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone, Stutsman County)
Run by Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone (Stutsman County)
Who it is for
Stutsman County, North Dakota (Jamestown): burial expenses for indigent individuals in which no other means to pay for services is available; under ND Law surviving family members have a responsibility for burial expenses of deceased family members.
North Dakota Unclaimed Property (Department of Trust Lands, Unclaimed Property Division)
Run by North Dakota Department of Trust Lands, Unclaimed Property Division
Who it is for
Owners of unclaimed property held by North Dakota; the automatic return covers single-owner property with a value up to $1000 after strict verification.
North Dakota Early Intervention Services (and Right Track)
Run by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Who it is for
North Dakota infants and young children from birth until their third birthday who have developmental delays; Right Track is available to all families with children ages birth through two in North Dakota, not just for children with delays.
SENDCAA Head Start Birth to Five (Head Start and Early Head Start)
Run by SouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA)
Who it is for
Families at SENDCAA's "various locations across North Dakota" who answer YES to at least one: receiving TANF, SNAP or SSI; experiencing homelessness; child in foster care; or at or below the 100% federal poverty guideline (family of 4: $33,000).
Unemployment Insurance (UI) - File a Claim, Job Service North Dakota
Run by Job Service North Dakota
Who it is for
People separated from employment through no fault of their own or whose hours were reduced, who are able to work, available for work, actively seeking employment, and found monetarily eligible based on work in the base period.
WIOA Adults and Dislocated Workers training (On-the-Job Training and Classroom Training) - Job Service North Dakota
Run by Job Service North Dakota
Who it is for
North Dakota adults and dislocated workers who qualify for WIOA; job search assistance services are available to all individuals and expanded services to qualifying individuals. Funding is for training aligned with the WIOA Approved for Funding / in-demand occupations list.
College SAVE (North Dakota 529 college savings plan)
Run by Bank of North Dakota
Who it is for
Savers for education; "Anyone with a Social Security number or taxpayer identification number can be a 529 designated beneficiary." The state tax deduction is for North Dakota taxpayers. Funds can be used at eligible schools in the U.S. or abroad.
NDSU Tuition Award Program (last-dollar base tuition and fees, first two years)
Run by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Financial Aid and Scholarships
Who it is for
ND or MN residents at in-state or reciprocity rates; new Spring 2027 students must be from a Cass (ND) or Clay (MN) county high school; SAI of 7000 or less and Pell-eligible on the 2026-2027 FAFSA; full-time, first bachelor's degree; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
North Dakota Scholarship - North Dakota University System
Run by North Dakota University System (NDUS)
Who it is for
High school students (beginning with the 2025 graduating seniors) who take the required coursework and meet GPA and testing requirements, attending accredited ND public, private, tribal or CTE schools, or ND registered apprenticeship programs; recipients must maintain a 2.75 GPA.
North Dakota State Grant (Student Financial Assistance Program) - North Dakota University System
Run by North Dakota University System (NDUS)
Who it is for
North Dakota resident first-time undergraduates enrolled at least quarter-time in an eligible program at a qualifying ND institution (public, tribal, private), who graduated from an ND high school, completed supervised home education, received an ND GED, or meet listed bordering-state rules.
Home and Community-Based Long Term Care (SPED, Ex-SPED, Medicaid HCBS Waiver and related programs) - ND Health and Human Services
Run by Adult and Aging Services, North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Who it is for
North Dakota older adults and individuals with physical disabilities; for example SPED is for people "who are older or physically disabled and who have difficulty completing tasks that enable them to live independently at home"; PACE is for people age 55 and older.
Cass, Steele, Traill, Ransom, Sargent and Richland Counties, North Dakota: people ages 60 and older who are home-bound and meet eligibility standards (Cass County cities including Fargo, West Fargo and Casselton; frozen meals can be delivered to Rural Cass).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in North Dakota
Run by ND Health & Human Services (HHS), Vocational Rehabilitation Division (VR)
Who it is for
"In North Dakota SCSEP is a statewide program": VR serves people 55 and older in Bowman, Burleigh, Cass, Dunn, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Mountrail, Richland, Stark, Trail, Ward, and Williams counties; NICOA "(all races can seek participation through NICOA)".
"North Dakota Protection & Advocacy Project (P&A) provides services statewide to individuals with disabilities of all ages at no cost." Information & Referral is available to anyone; additional eligibility criteria apply to legal representation.
North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind (NDVS/SB)
Run by NDVS/SB, a division of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
Who it is for
People of all ages in North Dakota who are blind or low vision ("We serve all areas of North Dakota"), from infants (ages 0-3) through K-12 and adult clients, including adults experiencing vision loss.
Veteran Service Officers (VSO) - National, State, County and Tribal Service Officers
Run by North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (NDDVA)
Who it is for
Statewide North Dakota: veterans and their dependents (including surviving spouses), served through County Veterans Service Officers in each of the listed counties, Tribal VSOs (Fort Berthold, Lake Traverse, Spirit Lake, Standing Rock, Turtle Mountain) and National/State Service Officers in Fargo.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) - free immigration legal representation, Fargo, North Dakota office
Run by Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)
Who it is for
Low-income immigrants living in Minnesota or North Dakota; "In North Dakota, we only serve refugees and asylees." All potential clients must be at or below 187.5% of the federal poverty line. Locations include Fargo, ND.
Run by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Who it is for
"Services are available to newcomers with an eligible immigration status who reside in North Dakota." Statewide; co-located services at Adult Learning Centers.
Dakota Plains Legal Services - Fort Yates, North Dakota office (free civil legal help; over-60 eligible regardless of income)
Run by Dakota Plains Legal Services
Who it is for
Low-income individuals, older Americans, and veterans in DPLS areas; in North Dakota, the Fort Yates office serves the Standing Rock Reservation (with Campbell, Corson, and Walworth counties). "Some people are eligible for our services regardless of income, such as those over 60 years old."
Run by North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner
Who it is for
Individuals (Individual or Sole Proprietor filers) who paid qualified care expenses for a qualifying family member; the credit is reduced by federal taxable income in excess of $50,000 ($70,000 if married filing jointly). Statewide North Dakota income tax credit.
Run by North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner
Who it is for
North Dakota homeowners 65 years of age or older, or with a permanent and total disability (no age requirement), who live at and are invested in the property, with income (including spouse and dependents) not exceeding $70,000.
Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln, North Dakota: senior citizens 70 years of age or older and individuals with any type of certifiable disability, within the city limits of Bismarck, Mandan, and Lincoln or within 3/4 mile of the fixed route (CAT Bus). Those under the age of 8 must have an escort.
MATBUS Discount Fare (Elderly, Disabled, Youth) and Fare-Free riders
Run by MATBUS and the Cities of Fargo & Moorhead
Who it is for
Fargo, North Dakota (and Moorhead) MATBUS fixed route riders: a discount fare is available to Elderly (age 60 and older), Persons with Disabilities, Medicare Card Holders and Youth (K-12th grade); veterans with a veteran ID card ride fixed route free.
Statewide North Dakota: individuals with certification from a qualified medical provider of a qualifying condition (e.g., portable oxygen; conditions hindering the ability to walk 200 feet without assistance or rest; cardiac, pulmonary, or vascular diseases); care providers apply separately.
Fargo Public Library Tech Help Sessions (free one-on-one technology help)
Run by Fargo Public Library
Who it is for
Fargo, North Dakota: adults of any age; "Anyone is able to participate, even if you don't have a Fargo Public Library card." Held at the Dr. James Carlson Library and the downtown Main Library.
Midco Lifeline Assistance (internet and home phone discount)
Run by Midcontinent Communications (Midco)
Who it is for
Residents at a Midco-serviceable address in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Kansas within Midco's ETC coverage area, with income 135% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines or in a qualifying program (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, etc.).
North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) - business advising
Run by North Dakota Small Business Development Centers, University of North Dakota
Who it is for
People looking to start a business or currently in business in North Dakota (typically for-profit businesses; out-of-state owners planning to do business in North Dakota can likely be assisted). Services are provided to all legal residents and citizens in the US.
North Dakota Women's Business Center (NDWBC) - free business coaching sessions
Who it is for
Small business owners and entrepreneurs in North Dakota, "whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level"; statewide and local opportunities; vision: partner for women business owners.
Legal Services of North Dakota - Disaster Legal Services (free legal help for disaster survivors)
Run by Legal Services of North Dakota
Who it is for
North Dakota disaster survivors whose legal issue is related to a disastrous event (natural, human-made, public health emergency, or isolated disaster such as a burst pipe) and who meet LSND financial eligibility (generally 125% of poverty; higher or no limits by case type or age).