Rural Health Funding: North Dakota is rolling out a $40 million grant opportunity to help rural hospitals expand lifesaving care close to home, building on a broader push for federal health grants aimed at upgrading rural equipment. Workforce & Disability Employment: Essentia Health-Fargo launched North Dakota’s first Project SEARCH internship program, pairing students with disabilities with classroom learning, hands-on placements, and job mentoring through local school and vocational partners. Public Health & Safety: Vitalant is urging June blood donations as summer schedules reduce supply, listing multiple Minot-area drives and a scheduling code for donor rewards. Mental Wellness: Alluma hosted a community open house in Greater Grand Forks to connect residents with mental health and coping resources, emphasizing that people can’t do it alone. Agriculture & Nutrition: NSF’s AgTech Engine opened a North Dakota RFP for producer-engaged agricultural technology projects (up to $100,000 each), while a cover crop incentive program is back with higher payments to support soil health and resilience. Community Health Education: A free Natural Health Seminar Series continues in Longville, including a June 11 talk on the microbiome and insulin resistance. Wildlife & Injury Prevention: ND Game and Fish reminds people to leave baby animals alone, and local reports highlight serious motorcycle injuries after crashes on Highway 15 near McHenry/Neche.