Grand Forks EDC | Grand Forks, ND

Intern GF Applications for Spring '26 Open
2025-07-01 - 2025-10-31 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Spring Internships | Jan 1 – May 1

Applications Open: July 1 – October 31
Priority Deadline: September 1

August 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2025-06-30 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
Participating in the Assisting Community Expansion (PACE) Program, the Grand Forks Growth Fund may provide a no-interest, deferred loan up to $269,000 to leverage a Bank of North Dakota grant up to $500,000 to collectively reduce the interest paid on a loan used to acquire land or equipment on for working capital.
Don’t fit the traditional definition of the PACE program? FlexPACE is a flexible program where the Grand Forks Growth Fund may provide a loan of up to $107,000 to leverage a Bank of North Dakota grant portion of up to $200,000.
To apply for either program, please contact EDC business development staff. Applications are reviewed and approved by the EDC Board of Directors at monthly meetings before progressing to the Grand Forks Growth Fund.

Juneteenth 2025: EDC Office Closed
2025-06-19 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation will be closed on specific holidays throughout the year.

June 2025 Board of Directors
2025-06-05 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors meets every month on the first Thursday of the month.
2025 Schedule:

January 2
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4

Intern GF Applications for Fall '25 Open
2025-06-01 - 2025-08-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Fall Internships | August 1 – December 31

Applications Open: June 1 – August 1
Priority Deadline: July 1

July 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2025-05-26 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Memorial Day 2025: EDC Office Closed
2025-05-26 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

May 2025 Board of Directors
2025-05-01 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

June 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2025-04-21 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Good Friday 2025: EDC Office Closed
2025-04-18 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

April 2025 Board of Directors
2025-04-10 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors meets every month on the first Thursday of the month.
2025 Schedule:

January 2
February 6
March 6
April 3 – rescheduled to April 10
May 1
June 5
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4

May 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2025-03-31 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

2025 Annual Meeting
2025-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND, 58201
You are cordially invited to the 2025 Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting! The event will take place on Tuesday, March 7, 2025, beginning at 4:00 pm at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND.

March 2025 Board of Directors
2025-03-06 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

April 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2025-02-24 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

2025 InternGF Launch Party
2025-02-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Center For Innovation, Idea Lab, 4200 James Ray Drive, Grand Forks, ND, 58202, United States
Join the UND Center for Innovation and Grand Forks Region EDC for the 2025 Launch of InternGF! Enjoy breakfast, learn about InternGF internship funding opportunities, hear from past participants, and celebrate successes!
InternGF is a unique partnership between the UND Center for Innovation and the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation. It is designed to introduce UND students to high-wage, in-demand careers and employers in the Grand Forks region. The goal of the program is to aid in local recruitment and retention efforts by showcasing regional companies, career opportunities, and community assets.

Event Outline
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:15 AM – Welcome and Program Overview
8:25 AM – Panel of InternGF participants
9:00 AM – Ending Session: How to Get Started with Internships
9:20-9:30 AM – Social
RSVP for the Launch Party

Learn More About InternGF

Presidents Day 2025: EDC Office Closed
2025-02-17 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

February 2025 Advisory Board Meeting
2025-02-13 07:30 - 09:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s Advisory Board meets three times a year on the second Thursday of the meeting month.
2025 Meetings

February 13
July 10
October 9

February 2025 Board of Directors
2025-02-06 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

March 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2025-01-27 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

January 2025 Board of Directors
2025-01-02 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Intern GF Applications for Summer '25 Open
2025-01-01 - 2025-03-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
InternGF offers up to $3,500 to offset an intern’s salary. Employers can apply for up to two internships per year. Eligible applicants must be an early-to-mid-stage startup or a member organization of the EDC that can offer an internship not routinely found in the greater Grand Forks region.
Summer Internships | May 1 – August 31

Applications Open: January 1 – March 1
Priority Deadline: February 1

New Year's 2025: EDC Office Closed
2025-01-01 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Christmas 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-12-25 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

February 2025 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-12-23 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

December 2024 Board of Directors
2024-12-05 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors meets every month on the first Thursday of the month.
2024 Schedule:

January 4
February 2
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5

Thanksgiving 2024: EDC Office Closed
2024-11-28 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

January PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-11-25 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

November 2024 Board of Directors
2024-11-07 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

December PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2024-10-28 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
