GNDC Awarded $65,000 Through State Grant

Great Northern Development Corporation has been awarded $65,000 through the Montana Department of Commerce’s Opportunities for Rural Economies Development Organization Capacity Building Grant Program.

The funding is part of a more than $700,000 investment distributed to 17 economic development organizations across Montana, aimed at strengthening local capacity to support businesses, expand services, and drive long-term economic growth in rural communities. GNDC will use the funding to enhance internal systems and service delivery through software and hardware upgrades, a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment, staff training and expanded marketing efforts. These improvements are designed to increase efficiency, strengthen data security and ultimately improve how GNDC supports businesses and communities across northeast Montana.

“This investment allows us to better serve the businesses and communities that rely on us every day,” said Tori Matejovsky, executive director of GNDC. “By strengthening our internal capacity, we’re able to provide more responsive, effective support to entrepreneurs, local governments and community partners. The impact of this funding will extend well beyond our organization and will help drive sustainable economic growth across the entire region.”