Montevideo Property Owners: Funding May Be Available for Building Improvements!
The City of Montevideo, in partnership with the Upper Minnesota Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC), is applying for funding through the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
If awarded, the grant could provide funding to help eligible property owners make needed improvements to their buildings.
Homeowners
Eligible homeowners could receive up to $25,000 per home for improvements such as:
• Gutters, windows, doors & siding
• Insulation & energy-efficiency improvements
• Electrical, plumbing & heating/furnace
• Roofing & foundation repairs
• Safety & accessibility improvements
• Lead testing and removal
• Building code violations
…and other eligible rehabilitation work.
Downtown Commercial Property Owners
Eligible downtown commercial property owners could receive up to $40,000 for similar rehabilitation improvements.
Your Interest Matters!
The City needs feedback from residents to demonstrate that there is enough interest among eligible property owners to support the grant application.
If you complete the Interest Survey, you will also receive priority status to use the funds if the City receives the grant.
Complete the Interest Survey by November 5, 2026:
umvrdc.org/montevideo-scdp/
Paper surveys are also available at:
- Montevideo City Hall
- Montevideo Public Library
- Montevideo Chamber of Commerce
- UMVRDC office in Appleton
Questions? Contact Kristi Fernholz at the UMVRDC:
📞 320-289-1981 ext. 106
📧 kristi.fernholz@umvrdc.org
Completing the survey does not guarantee funding. Funding is contingent upon the City receiving the SCDP grant and meeting program eligibility requirements.
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