Deadline: 31-May-23
The Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation is seeking applications for its Commercial Redevelopment Grants to assist with the internal and external demolition of commercial and industrial buildings and clean-up brownfields to pave way for new development.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- The Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation works to improve economic opportunities in support of diversity, equity and inclusion in the service area.
- Diverse populations served by this program include economically distressed communities, tribal nations, Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), veterans, low to moderate income neighborhoods and disabled individuals.
- Additional points are awarded to projects that serve a diverse population or utilize state certified Targeted Group (TG), Economically Disadvantaged (ED) area or VeteranOwned (VO) vendors.
Funding Information
- Funded at $1,000,000 for FY2023.
- 1:1 match per project required.
- In-kind materials and/or labor are not eligible towards the project match.
- Applications should be submitted within six months of the project construction start date.
Eligible Projects: Partial and full demolition of commercial buildings and clean-up of brownfields. Abatement expenses are eligible and considered a component of the demolition project.
Eligibility Criteria
- Cities, townships, counties, tribal governments and governmental entities created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes within the agency's service area. Multi-organization collaboration is encouraged.
For more information, visit Commercial Redevelopment Grants.
For more information, visit https://mn.gov/irrrb/grant-resources/community-grant/commercial-redevelopment.jsp