Grand Forks EDC | Grand Forks, ND

Intern GF Applications for Summer '26 Open
2026-01-01 - 2026-03-01 | 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

January 2026 Board of Directors
2026-01-08 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.
2026 Schedule:

January 8
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3

2026 InternGF Launch Party
2026-01-13 08:30 - 10:00 | 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 2026 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
8:30 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – Presentation & Student Testimonials
9:05 AM – Panel of InternGF Employer Participants
9:35 AM – Ending Session: How to Get Started with Internships
9:50-10:00 AM – Social
RSVP for the Launch Party

Learn More About InternGF

March 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-01-26 | 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.

February 2026 Board of Directors
2026-02-05 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

February 2026 Advisory Board Meeting
2026-02-12 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.
2026 Meetings

February 12
July 9
October 8

Presidents Day 2026: EDC Office Closed
2026-02-16 | 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.

April 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-02-23 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

March 2026 Board of Directors
2026-03-05 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

May 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-03-30 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

April 2026 Board of Directors
2026-04-02 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Good Friday 2026: EDC Office Closed
2026-04-03 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

June 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-04-27 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

May 2026 Board of Directors
2026-05-07 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Memorial Day 2026: EDC Office Closed
2026-05-25 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

July 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-05-25 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Intern GF Applications for Fall '26 Open
2026-06-01 - 2026-08-01 | 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

June 2026 Board of Directors
2026-06-04 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Juneteenth 2026: EDC Office Closed
2026-06-19 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

August 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-06-29 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Independence Day 2026: EDC Office Closed
2026-07-04 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

July 2026 Advisory Board Meeting
2026-07-09 07:30 - 09:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

September 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-07-27 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

August 2026 Board of Directors
2026-08-06 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

October 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-08-31 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

September 2026 Board of Directors
2026-09-03 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

Labor Day 2026: EDC Office Closed
2026-09-07 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

November 2026 PACE/FlexPACE Applications Due
2026-09-28 | Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Office, 120 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

October 2026 Board of Directors
2026-10-01 07:30 - 09:30 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States

October 2026 Advisory Board Meeting
2026-10-08 07:30 - 09:00 | The HIVE GF, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
