Community Development Grants in Minnesota
Last updated September 28, 2026
There are 8 active community development grants tagged to Minnesota, part of 3,331 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| Department of Employment and Economic Development - Competitive Contract Opportunities Employment and Economic Development Department · State Rolling · Varies DEED solicitation announcements of competitive grant and professional/technical (PT) services contract opportunities are posted here. Postings include all outgoing grants and all open-ended PT services. | |
| Metropolitan Council - Livable Communities Grants Metropolitan Council · State Rolling · Varies The 1995 Livable Communities Act (LCA) funds development projects that create affordable housing, increase economic opportunity, improve connections, and realize more equitable development outcomes. | |
| Explore Minnesota Tourism - Grants Explore Minnesota · State Rolling · Varies Explore Minnesota Tourism offers a variety of grants to help communities promote their areas around the state. | |
| Department of Transportation – Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program Transportation Department · State Rolling · Varies The MRSI Grant program provides grants for freight rail service improvement projects that support economic development in accordance with Minnesota statute. | |
| Department of Transportation – Port Development Assistance Program Transportation Department · State Rolling · Varies The Minnesota Port Development Assistance Program (PDAP) provides the state’s public port authorities with capital investment funding assistance through grants. | |
| Department of Transportation – Active Transportation Program Transportation Department · State Rolling · Varies The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation Program helps communities plan, build infrastructure, and encourage people to walk and bicycle where they live, work, and play. | |
| Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) - Grants Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) · State Rolling · Varies The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Division of Social Equity oversees two grant programs; Can Renew Community Restoration Grants and CanGrow Farmer Loan and Training Grants. • CanRenew Community Restoration Grant funds a variety of… | |
| Iron Range Resources - Grants Iron Range Resources · State Rolling · Varies Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides financial assistance to communities that invest in their foundational, business and social assets to ensure quality of life in northeastern Minnesota. |
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About community development grants in Minnesota
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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