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Certified Local Governments

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List of ND CLGs

The cities of Buffalo, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, and Grand Forks, as well as Walsh County and Pembina County are all Certified Local Governments. The Historic Preservation Commission or its coordinator should be informed of your decisions regarding your historic property.

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Grants Process

A minimum of 10% of the Historic Preservation Funds will be dedicated to Certified Local Governments and available through a competitive grant award to the seven CLGs in North Dakota.

pembina county courthouse industrial mural

Showcase Gallery

View projects that have benefited from CLG grants. If you have a project you would like to showcase here, contact the Historic Preservation Division of the State Historical Society at shspreservation@nd.gov.

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