FEDERAL GRANTS

Tardy federal school funding has North Dakota schools working on alternatives

A school bus rolls down a street in West Fargo. School leaders across the state are preparing for the new school year with uncertain federal funding. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — About $6.5 million in federal education dollars have been released for North Dakota after-school programs, but nearly $19 million remains frozen as educators plan for…

Fargo Public Schools pauses programs supported by federal funds

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Public School District has halted some teacher training and activity programs because the district has not received some anticipated federal grant allocations. “Due to uncertainty about when we will receive funds for these Federal Title Programs, FPS is pausing some of our trainings and activities that are supported by the funds,” according to FPS Chief…

Federal funding cuts to North Dakota agencies total $100M so far, analysis shows

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – At least $100 million in federal grants have been canceled for North Dakota state agencies under the Trump administration so far, according to an analysis presented Thursday to state legislative leaders. The analysis may not be a complete picture of the state impact, but it’s the first time such a list has been compiled…