The Legislature created the Industrial Commission of North Dakota (the "Commission") in 1919 to conduct and manage, on behalf of the State, certain utilities, industries, enterprises and business projects established by state law. The members of the Commission are the Governor, the Attorney General and the Agriculture Commissioner of the State. The Governor is the Chairman, and a quorum for the transaction of business consists of the Governor and one additional member. The Attorney General serves as general counsel. Governor Armstrong has been elected to office for a term expiring December 14, 2028. Attorney General Drew Wrigley has been elected to office for a term expiring December 31, 2026. Commissioner Goehring has been elected to office for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Important Dates
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Oil and Gas Research Program Grant Application Deadline
Categories: Industrial Commission, Oil and Gas Research Program, OGRP-DL
Oil and Gas Research Program - August 15, 2025
Industrial Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 09:00 am - 12:30 pm
Categories: Industrial CommissionThursday, August 21, 2025
Governor's Conference Room, 9:00 - 12:30 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
Renewable Energy Program Grant Application Deadline
Categories: Industrial Commission, Renewable Energy Program, REP-DL
Renewable Energy Program - August 31, 2025
CANCELED-FUTURE DATE TBD Joint Meeting of the Lignite Research Program, Oil and Gas Research Program, and Renewable Energy Program
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 02:30 pm - 04:30 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Lignite Research Program, Oil and Gas Research Program, Renewable Energy ProgramCANCELED-FUTURE DATE TBD
CO2 Education and Marketing Special Grant Round
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Brynhild Haugland Room, State Capitol, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND
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Industrial Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 09:00 am - 12:30 pm
Categories: Industrial CommissionTuesday, September 30, 2025
Governor's Conference Room - 9:00 - 12:30 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
Recent News
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Industrial Commission awards $2.6M in funding for Electric Grid Resilience
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Press Release, Transmission AuthorityBISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved $2.6 million in matching grants in the latest round of grid resiliency funding under Section 40101(d) of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
North Dakota Mill Reports Profit Increase
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Mill & Elevator, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Mill today reported record profits of over $26.6 million for fiscal year 2025, an increase of 28% from the previous year’s record of over $20.7 million.
Industrial Commission awards $700,000 in latest Renewable Energy Program grant round
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Press Release, Renewable Energy ProgramBISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, today approved $700,000 in Renewable Energy Program matching grants in the latest round of funding awards. The Renewable Energy Program was established in 2007 to promote research and utilization of North Dakota’s renewable energy resources, including advanced biofuels. The grant program is funded solely by oil and gas production tax revenue.
North Dakota Industrial Commission announces grant rounds for new enhanced oil recovery grant program
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Oil & Gas Research Program, Press ReleaseThe Oil and Gas Research Program is accepting applications for the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) grant program of the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC). The deadline for submitting applications for consideration in the upcoming grant round is Aug. 15, 2025. Applications may be submitted via email at ndicgrants@nd.gov.
Industrial Commission Approved Over $12.5 Million in Outdoor Heritage Fund Matching Grants for 17 Conservation and Recreation Projects
Monday, June 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Housing Finance Agency, Industrial Commission, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved over $12.5 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants for 17 conservation and recreation projects benefiting North Dakotans across the state. The funding for this program, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports projects that improve access to public and private lands for sportsmen and women, farming and ranching stewardship practices, fish and wildlife habitat preservation and outdoor recreation areas.