How much funding does Livable Communities- Development Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Livable Communities- Development Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Livable Communities- Development Grants offered?

Livable Communities- Development Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Livable Communities- Development Grants

City Of Minneapolis

State Housing Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

State

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Each year, the City chooses projects through our sponsorship application process.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

The Metropolitan Council offers grants for some real estate projects.
The grant program gives people more options for housing and jobs.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Late applications
Not eligible: Grant funds will not be:
Not eligible: Awarded by Metropolitan Council until the 4th quarter of 2024.
Not eligible: Available to the developer until the City accepts the grants from the Met Council and executes a Grant Agreement.
Not eligible: At that time, a pass-through contract between the City and the developer can be executed.
Not eligible: Available until the project is fully funded and ready to begin construction.
Not eligible: Grant funds can be used to reimburse the developer for costs incurred and billed.

Overview

The Livable Communities Development Grants, funded by the Metropolitan Council, aim to enhance housing and job opportunities in Minneapolis. The City will accept sponsorship applications starting in December, requiring a $750 application fee. Up to eight projects may be recommended for funding in the 2026 program year, with a focus on readiness and alignment with city plans. Grant funds will be available only after the Metropolitan Council's approval and can reimburse developers for eligible costs.

Each year, the City chooses projects through our sponsorship application process. Then we apply for Livable Communities grants on behalf of the selected projects.
The City will start accepting sponsorship applications for development grants in December.A $750 application fee is due by the application deadline. We do not accept late applications.We reserve the right to accept or reject all funding requests.City staff review proposals using a set process. We look at:How well the project might score based on the Metropolitan Council’s rulesProject readinessIf the project follows the City’s plans and rulesIf the project already has money from the City (we give these projects priority).
We expect to recommend up to eight applications to the City Council for the 2026 program year. The City will accept sponsorship applications only once in 2026. We expect the Metropolitan Council to offer two rounds of applications in 2026. The City will decide which projects to submit in which round.

Eligibility

The Metropolitan Council offers grants for some real estate projects. The grant program gives people more options for housing and jobs.

Ineligibility

Grant funds will not be:

Awarded by Metropolitan Council until the 4th quarter of 2024.
Available to the developer until the City accepts the grants from the Met Council and executes a Grant Agreement.
At that time, a pass-through contract between the City and the developer can be executed.
Available until the project is fully funded and ready to begin construction.
Grant funds can be used to reimburse the developer for costs incurred and billed.