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Current Small Cities Development Program Grants

Cities and counties can apply to DEED each year to bring a Small Cities Development Program to their jurisdiction.

Timeline:
  • November  Pre-applications to DEED are due in the fall
  • February  If invited, a full application is due in winter
  • June – July  Grants are awarded to the city in early summer
  • July – September  Project implementation and administration processes and environmental reviews take place
  • October – November  Following clearance from DEED, community meetings could take place
  • Money needs to be spent down typically within 2.5 years following contract awards
Current Applications

Will be submitted November 2023

Current Projects
  • 2021 – City of Dawson: Owner-occupied, Commercial
  • 2022 – City of Ortonville: Owner-occupied, Commercial
  • 2023 – City of Granite Falls: Multi-family rental, Commercial
  • 2024 – City of Montevideo: Multi-family rental
  • 2024 – City of Appleton: Owner-occupied and Commercial
  • 2024 – City of Granite Falls: Streetscape design

 

Our Mission

Enable the region to thrive through assisting local units of government.

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