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Find similar grantsImpact Analysis Grant Program is sponsored by NorthWestern Energy. Provides free economic impact studies for businesses and development projects within NorthWestern Energy's service area in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. These studies help measure the economic 'footprint' of select projects.
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Economic Development Help From NorthWestern Energy Welcome to the NorthWestern Energy website. Please choose a state/region below so we can deliver you the most personalized and relevant site experience possible.
or choose a state from the menu below: Please select a state Montana South Dakota Nebraska Helping Our Communities Grow NorthWestern Energy is proud to have a rich heritage of providing utility services that contribute to the growth and economic prosperity in our communities.
Our Economic Development Team The mission of our economic development team is to help retain existing jobs, promote business expansion and recruit new businesses in the communities we serve. This is accomplished alongside the support of local and statewide economic development entities and initiatives and partnering with community, state and national leaders in the region we serve.
Our local community-based economic development team members serve as essential grassroots contacts for retail and small commercial/industrial opportunities. They serve as resources for expertise in the areas of energy management and utility operations.
Economic Development IN OUR SERVICE AREA IN 2023 in economic development opportunities across our territory Impact Analysis Grant Program Impact Analysis Grant Program NorthWestern Energy has contracted with Circle Analytics, Inc. to provide free impact studies for up to 100 projects within our service area in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska.
NorthWestern Energy will provide the grants valued at approximately $1,500 each to fund eligible studies that are conducted by Circle Analytics. Impact Analysis Grant Program Application The program application involves a one-page form with funding decisions typically made within 48 hours.
Eligible applicants include Cities, Counties and Economic Development Organizations and NorthWestern Energy Key Accounts within the Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska service area. Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for a $1,500 grant. The studies will help applicants measure the economic impacts of existing businesses or local development projects.
Circle Analytics will use proprietary software tools and historical data to measure the economic ‘footprint’ of select projects. The report will help predict the flow of dollars as they multiply through the community and include both direct and indirect jobs.
Our corporate economic development team members assist site selection consultants, economic development agencies, government agencies, existing businesses, and potential new businesses.
They can assist with information on: Availability of utility distribution and transmission services Utility operations — natural gas and/or electricity Power reliability and energy efficiency programs Long-range community planning Bright Stories: Community Vitality Bright Stories: Community Vitality Huron, S. D. is growing its economy through diversity.
Dakota Provisions, a turkey processing plant in Huron, has grown from about 300 employees when it opened in 2005 to about 1,200 employees today. More than half of those employees are refugees from Burma and Thailand. NorthWestern Energy is proud to partner with Advantage South Dakota to help Dakota Provisions and other companies recruit and train its workforce and to help new residents settle into life in South Dakota.
Economic Development Contacts Madison Area Community Relations Specialist Community Relations Specialist Community Relations Specialist Bozeman Area Community Relations Manager Billings Area Community Relations Manager Director, Government & Regulator Affairs - South Dakota & Nebraska Butte Area Community Relations Manager Manager of National Accounts and Education Director of Community Connections Great Falls Area Community Relations Manager Community Relations Specialist Community Relations Specialist Missoula Area Community Relations Manager South Dakota/Nebraska Area Community Relations Manager Helena Area Community Relations Manager South Dakota-Nebraska At A Glance Providing Specialized Services NorthWestern Energy provides specialized services to its largest electric and natural gas customers.
NorthWestern Energy Key Account Managers maintain regular contact with key account customers and meet with them several times per year.
Learn more about our Key Account services Anaconda Local Development Corporation Bear Paw Development Corporation (Havre) Big Sky Economic Development Authority (Billings) Butte Local Development Corporation Great Falls Development Authority Missoula Economic Partnership Montana Business Assistance Connection Montana Economic Developers Association Montana Economic Development Program Montana Manufacturing Extension Center Montana State Office for USDA Rural Development Pondera Regional Port Authority (Conrad) Prospera Business Network (Bozeman) Ravalli County Economic Development Authority Snowy Mountain Development Corporation (Lewistown) Southeastern Montana Development Corporation (Colstrip) Two Rivers Authority (Hardin) Montana West and Flathead County Economic Development Authority Brookings Economic Development Aberdeen Economic Development Greater Huron Development Corporation Madison - Lake Area Improvement Corporation Milbank - Grant County Development Corporation Mitchell Regional Partnership Redfield – Grow Spink County Webster Area Dev.
Corporation Yankton Economic Development Corporation Nebraska Department of Economic Development Nebraska Economic Developers Association Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation North Platte Development Corporation Development Council for Buffalo County
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, Counties, Economic Development Organizations, NorthWestern Energy Key Accounts, and nonprofit organizations within the Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska service area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Impact Analysis Grant Program is funded by NorthWestern Energy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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