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GrantNorth Dakota ROOT Grant Program | Healthcare and Education Workforce Relocation | 2026-2027
Atlas Opportunity Score78/100
FundingUp to $5,000 in matching grant funds per approved candidate, plus an additional $500 for candidates identified through the Find the Good Life Candidate Marketplace. A 1:1 match is required for the primary grant amount. Employer position caps range from 5 to 20 candidates based on employer size.
DeadlineCurrent program period ends June 20, 2027 at 5:00 PM CST, subject to earlier exhaustion of available funds.
Required next actionEligible North Dakota healthcare, education, and other employers should identify difficult-to-fill full-time permanent positions before an employment offer is made, confirm the candidate and relocation rules, document the required 1:1 match, prepare job descriptions and vacancy/recruitment history, and submit through the Commerce portal while funds remain available.
Current statusActiveSource verificationOctober 4, 2026
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