Gender-Neutral Single-User Restrooms – FY26 – State Funds Grant

The Minnesota Department of Education is offering grants for remodeling, constructing, or repurposing gender-neutral single-user restrooms. This initiative supports safe and healthy school environments, aiming for improved accessibility and student health. Grant amounts can reach up to $150,000, with a maximum of $75,000 allocated per site. At least 80% of funds must be dedicated to restroom projects, while 20% may be used for engagement and implementation activities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student safety.

Minnesota Department of Education
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The Minnesota Department of Education has funding available under Laws of Minnesota 2025, 1st Spec. Sess. chapter 10, article 8, section 18, subdivision 5, for grants for the purpose of remodeling, constructing, or repurposing space for gender-neutral, single-user restrooms. At least 80% of grant funds awarded in this program must be explicitly for these purposes. The Minnesota Department of Education’s Strategic Plan prioritizes that each student learns in a safe and healthy school environment. As such, this grant program is designed to intentionally increase accessible use of restroom facilities and improve student health and safety through measurable outcomes. Therefore, 20% of funds in this program may go toward activities related to engagement and implementation.
Maximum grant amount: $150,000 which can be spent over two years. Applicants may apply to remodel, construct, or repurpose space for gender-neutral single-user restrooms across multiple sites, however no more than $75,000 may be spent per site.