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Presentation Partners in Housing serves the Fargo area and will
                                                                utilize the funding to support qualifying households through their
          aSSoCiaTe                                             existing housing programs.
                                                                The application process for awarding funds is competitive and based

           HAPPENINGS                                           on the supportive services threshold and scoring criteria outlined
                                                                in the allocation plan. For more details on this program, the
                                                                application process or allocation plan, visit NDHFA’s website.


        Bismarck                                                Bloomington, MN
        North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) announces   Craig Bantz joined United Bankers' Bank in
        the selection of 2024 funding recipients for supportive services   September to succeed Barb Fugate as the chief
        under the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan   information officer. Craig brings over 20 years
        (HOME-ARP).                                             of IT experience. He graduated with a Master
                                                                of Science in management of technology and
        HOME-ARP funds provide financial support to eligible non-profit   a Bachelor of Science in political science from
        organizations to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability   the University of Minnesota.
        and must benefit qualifying individuals and families who are
        homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations.   Fargo                   Craig Bantz
        NDHFA received 13 applications requesting over $8.6 million.   Michelle Senger recently joined Heartland
        Two applicants were selected to receive the $2.6 million available   Trust Company. She holds a Bachelor of
        in funding: Community Action Partnership North Dakota and   Science in business administration from the
        Presentation Partners in Housing.
                                                                University of North Dakota and has over 20
        Community Action Partnership North Dakota will use the funding   years of combined experience in nonprofit
        to mobilize the statewide community action network and create   foundation management and financial services.
        a program that will reach underserved regions throughout North
        Dakota. The program is anticipated to roll out in January 2025.                                 Michelle Senger













































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