Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure (BDPI) Program
Applications accepted on a rolling basis, awarded when funding is available
The Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Program helps stimulate new economic development and create and retain jobs by providing cities with up to half of the capital costs for public infrastructure to support economic development projects. Eligible projects include wastewater collection and treatment, drinking water, storm sewers, utility extension, and streets for manufacturing, technology, warehouse and distribution, research and development, agricultural processing, and industrial parks.
Greater Minnesota Housing Public Infrastructure Grant ProgramÂ
In development
The Greater Minnesota Housing Public Infrastructure Grant Program will provide grants to cities outside the seven-county metro of up to 50% of the capital costs of the public infrastructure needed to support housing development.
Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure (TEDI) Program
Application round closed
This competitive funding program provides grants to local governments for the design, development, construction, and improvements of transportation systems that will promote economic development and increase employment opportunities.
Greater Minnesota Child Care Facility Grants Program
In development. Rollout anticipated after July 2024.
The Greater Minnesota Child Care Facility Grants program was established in 2020 and received initial one-time funding of $900,000 in the 2023 legislative session. The program will offer grants to political subdivisions and child care providers contingent on the availability and type of funding appropriated.
Click here for a list of other DEED infrastructure programs, including the Water Infrastructure Fund, Point Source Implementation Grant, Clean Water Revolving Fund, Drinking Water Revolving Fund, and Transportation Revolving Loan.