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Flex Fund Mission

The mission of the Flexible Transportation Fund is to invest in North Dakota’s existing infrastructure by funding projects that reduce long-term maintenance and operations costs and improve the connectivity, efficiency, and safety of our transportation network.

Flex Fund History

The Flexible Transportation Fund (Flex Fund) was established by the 68th Legislative Assembly to complement the Federal Aid Highway program and further support an interconnected transportation system in our great state. After the success of the first round, the 69th Legislative Assembly expanded the program with additional funding and designating programs within the fund.

Flex Fund Programs

All programs are reimbursement programs. For questions see guidance document and FAQ below or contact flexfund@nd.gov.

Program Guidance

Grants for Non-Oil Townships:

This program is open to non-oil townships for transportation-related projects. Townships located in non-oil-producing counties (all counties except the 4 top oil-producing counties*) are eligible to apply. Townships must work with their respective county to apply. Priority will be given to organized townships that levy at least 18 mills and have less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in their general fund as of December 31st, 2025. Priority for unorganized townships will be given to counties that levy at least 18 mills for township road and bridge work. Priority will be given to projects that improve local corridors. This program advances the mission of efficiently moving people and goods and improving the safety, connectivity, and longevity of the existing transportation network.

*Townships in Williams, McKenzie, Mountrail, and Dunn counties are not eligible for Flex Fund Grants or Direct Payments.

Applications are Due September 19, 2025

Flexible Transportation Fund Program Website - NDDOT

Flex Fund Program Guidance

Traci Sletmoe Explains the Flex Fund Grant Program - Video 

Flex Fund Kickoff Webinar - July 22, 2025 - Video

There will be a second webinar on July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT

Click to Register for the July 31st Webinar

For Questions about the Flex Fund Grant Program, Contact:

Flex Fund Team - flexfund@nd.gov

Traci Sletmoe at 701-328-5073 tsletmoe@nd.gov

Ben Sampica at 701-328-5057 bsampica@nd.gov

Traci Sletmoe and Ben Sampica are employees at NDDOT who specialize in the grant program for townships.