Grants & funding in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,324 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most grants & funding activity
- St. Paul, MN (63)
- Hennepin County, MN (57)
- Ramsey County, MN (45)
- Faribault County, MN (42)
- Fridley, MN (38)
- Clay County, MN (24)
- Sherburne County, MN (23)
- Cottage Grove, MN (23)
- Robbinsdale, MN (22)
- Itasca County, MN (21)
- Swift County, MN (21)
- St. Peter, MN (20)
Latest matching meetings
Board to review finances, chimney project, and grant funding
The Rice County Board of Commissioners will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2025, award a bid for the Courthouse Chimney Demo & Venting Project, and accept a Department of Public Safety Crisis Response Grant.
HRA to approve CDBG amendment and LAHA funds for Willow Wood Estates
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a substantial amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and using Local Affordable Housing Aid funds to support property rehabilitation at Willow Wood Estates. The body will also review preliminary budgets for 2027-2028.
City Council to approve agreements for “Welcome to Cold Spring” signage
The Cold Spring City Council will consider several actions, including approving agreements with Wakefield Township, Cold Spring Brewing Company, and the Church of St. Boniface to install “Welcome to Cold Spring” signs on their properties. The council will also vote on a temporary construction easement for the 3rd Ave…
Council discusses visioning for redevelopment of 1407 Larpenteur Ave West
The Falcon Heights City Council held a workshop to explore future uses for the brownfield site at 1407 Larpenteur Avenue West (Get Pressed). Staff introduced the Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) program and asked council members for input on redevelopment goals, community‑engagement approaches, and grant…
Council to set demolition assessments and schedule hearings for vacant structures
The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a consent agenda item to approve the city’s cost for demolition of vacant, nuisance or hazardous structures and set dates for a legislative hearing on August 25, 2026 and a public hearing on September 23, 2026. The council will also consider pay‑rate resolutions for the…
Board to hold public hearing on tax abatement for Parcel 02-537-0100
The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and discuss housing tax abatement for a specific parcel. The board will also review financial reports and various grant and subsidy requests.
Board to vote on housing out‑of‑state prisoners at the county jail
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners will consider several motions, including authorizing Sheriff Adams to execute a Memorandum of Understanding to house out‑of‑state prisoners from Polk County. Other items include a joint powers agreement for street improvements on Industrial Drive with the City of Blue Earth…
Board to approve construction bids and opioid settlement grants
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider approving construction bids for a Workforce Development Center and a roof replacement, as well as opioid settlement grant funds. The meeting will also include the approval of bills and the setting of a public hearing date for cannabis business license fees.
Approval of expansion of Conditional Use Permit #186 for a large swine barn addition.
The Board will consider and act on several consent‑agenda items, including minutes, employee status, drainage repairs, and claims. It will receive reports and adopt resolutions on grant agreements for family services, a zoning ordinance amendment requiring surveys near setbacks, and an expansion of Conditional Use…
City Council to review audit and approve Broadway water tower repairs
The St. Paul Park City Council will receive an audit presentation from Smith Schafer and consider several consent agenda items. Decisions include infrastructure repairs, grant approvals, and personnel updates.
City Council to consider $19.9M federal grant for 6th Street Bridge project
The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts and land subdivisions. The body is also deciding on a $1.9 million contribution for senior cooperative housing and the annexation of 188 acres of land.
Town Board to vote on rejecting all bids for Police Addition and Renovation Project
The Glenville Town Board will consider several resolutions, including the rejection of all bids for a police facility project and a zoning board appointment. The board will also discuss a joint grant application for the 2026 Smart Growth Community Planning Program.
City Council discusses tree preservation, solar energy, and labor agreements
The City Council will consider a new ordinance for tree preservation on city construction projects and several grant applications. The agenda also includes approving collective bargaining agreements for supervisors and professional employees.
City Council to approve interfund loan between Liquor and Cannabis Funds
The Saint Anthony City Council will consider several resolutions, including an interfund loan between the Liquor Fund and the Cannabis Fund. Other items include accepting recent grants and donations, a contract for security upgrades at the Marketplace Retail Store, an exempt gambling permit for the International Union…
Commission will consider the G15 public art grant proposal
The Bemidji Public Arts Commission will meet to discuss several art initiatives. Items include reviewing the G15 public art grant, a proposed wastewater‑treatment mural, artwork for Voyageurs and North Country Park, a donated peace‑pole sculpture, and plans for a kiosk/artist reception on September 12. The commission…
Board to consider $381,529 trail contract and $1.2M homeless prevention grant
The Washington County Board will vote on consent calendar items including a $1.2 million homelessness grant, a $350,000 opioid crisis grant, and several appointments and policy updates. A separate discussion will cover the CSAH 12 Safe Routes to School Trail Project with a $381,529.77 contract and multiple cooperative…
Sherburne County Board to vote on new zoning and subdivision ordinances
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a new zoning ordinance, zoning map, and subdivision ordinance. Other business includes property acquisition for highway improvements and the appointment of a new Planning and Zoning Administrator.
County board to consider trail grant, campground sites, and budget sessions
The Itasca County Board will hold a regular session including consent agenda items like a Taconite Environmental Protection Fund grant for the US Highway 2 trail project and a lease agreement with the Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show. Regular agenda items include employee recognition, commissioner warrants…
Board to consider Saint Peter lease, Gus Bus contract, and procurement policy
The board will consider adopting a new procurement policy, a lease for the Saint Peter location, and a contract for the Gus Bus service. They will also review budget and grant items. Reports on operations, compliance, and finances will be presented. Approval of minutes and disbursements from May-June 2026 is on the…
Board to vote on $675,000 in crime prevention grants and fee updates
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will consider several grant agreements, fee changes, and a master plan amendment at its July 14, 2026 meeting. Key decisions include accepting two crime prevention grants from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety totaling $675,000 and approving updates to the Sheriff's…
Board awards $882,278 contract to Cy-Con for Brooklyn Park Transfer Station project
The Hennepin County Board will review and approve a range of items, including contract awards, lease amendments, grant adjustments, and policy updates. A key decision is the $882,278 award to Cy-Con, Inc. for the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station Pit Wall and Tipping Floor project. Additional actions involve lease…
Afton committee discusses telecom expansion and funding
The Communications Task Force met to discuss Comcast's Mn BEAD funding and Afton's build-out plan, a Washington County monopine tower, and potential future fiber-to-the-home providers.
City Council approves consent agenda covering licenses, contracts, and policy updates
At its regular meeting on July 13, 2026, the Bayport City Council adopted a consent agenda that includes 17 items. The items approve temporary liquor licenses for local events, renew service contracts for the Youth Service Bureau, building inspection, and criminal prosecution, and authorize a grant application for the…
City Council to award lead line replacement contract and consider IRRRB grants
The Crosby City Council will consider awarding a contract for lead service line replacement to Holmvig Excavating and two IRRRB grant applications for street and housing projects. The meeting also includes the retirement of a firefighter and the approval of a street sweeper name.
Policy Committee to discuss implementation grant budget
The Minnesota River – Mankato Policy Advisory Committee will discuss the implementation grant budget and update bylaws. The committee will also review the final financial update for the planning grant that ended June 30.
Fridley council to approve safety grants and election judges
The Fridley City Council will consider approving three highway safety improvement grants, claims payments, and the appointment of election judges for the 2026 election.
Council to review chicken keeping rules, eye purchase of 311 Water Street
The Jordan City Council meets to discuss a review of the chicken keeping ordinance and the proposed purchase of 311 Water Street. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, acceptance of the 2025 audit, a donation resolution, an officer resignation, and multiple event and liquor permit applications. Reports from…
Jordan City Council to discuss 311 Water Street purchase and chicken ordinance
The City Council will review the purchase of 311 Water Street and a review of the chicken keeping ordinance. The body is also considering the acceptance of the 2025 Audit Report and several special event permits.
Council reviews state grants for railroad crossing elimination and public transit
The La Crescent City Council will review several state grant agreements and cooperative maintenance contracts for transportation projects, including a Safe Routes to School program grant and a railroad crossing elimination grant with associated professional services contracts. The council will also consider an…
Economic Development Authority discusses redevelopment and grant applications
The Economic Development Authority will review a BDPI Grant Application for Mayes Drive and a utility extension. The meeting also includes discussion regarding a Maple Street Redevelopment Proposal and an amendment to the Lopau Second Addition Covenants.
Council to consider $7.7M revenue notes for water utility improvements
The Duluth City Council will consider second readings of ordinances authorizing up to $7.7 million in taxable grant anticipation revenue notes for water utility improvements and amending the official zoning map for former districts. The consent agenda includes appointments, liquor licenses, grants, contracts, and…
Corcoran City Council to review rental capacity exemption and 2025 audit
The City Council will discuss a rental capacity exemption request for 20020 62nd Place and receive an update on the 2025 audit. The body will also consider several policy updates and letters of support for county road improvements.
Heritage Commission will receive updates on Township Hall project and grant applications
The Heritage Preservation/Design Review Commission will hear updates on the Township Hall Project, including its federal nomination, grant status, and clean‑out progress. The commission will also receive a status update on the MNHS Legacy Grant application and an update on the HPC Scavenger Hunt planned for Strawberry…
City Council to approve Bolton & Menk contract for 2050 Comprehensive Plan
The Little Canada City Council will consider items on the consent agenda, approve vouchers, and accept donations and charitable gambling proceeds for the first half of 2026. The council will also authorize an application for Metropolitan Council planning assistance funds and approve a professional services agreement…
Board to consider highway construction bids and liquor licenses
The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a daycare grant of $6,757.11 for Prairie Playhouse, ambulance support for Appleton Area Health, and annual liquor licenses for Honebrink LLC and 104 Club LLC. Regular agenda items include a Countryside Public Health update, approval…
Board to consider conditional use permit for Southern MN Beet Sugar Cooperative
The Swift County Board will discuss and vote on several agenda items, including a conditional use permit request from Southern MN Beet Sugar Cooperative and a conditional use permit for Scott Lonneman. The consent agenda includes approval of a $2,500 day‑care grant for Christina Ahrndt and a Workforce Innovation and…
Faribault County SWCD to discuss 2027 budget and grant rankings
The Faribault County SWCD Board will meet to approve the 2027 county budget and RCPP July grant rankings. The board will also review cost share contracts and discuss a CWF grant for Bass Lake.
HPC to discuss St. Stanislaus Basilica grant update
The Heritage Preservation Commission will approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a grant update from MNHS regarding St. Stanislaus Basilica. They will also appoint members to the COA Subcommittee for Q3 2026.
Council to vote on Bailey West rezoning for mixed-use development
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary/final plat for the Bailey West project, changing the area from business to mixed-use and residential. They will also set a public hearing for the 2027 Roadway Reconstruction Project and approve…
Council shifts budget for University Avenue reconstruction and Bush Avenue demolition
The St. Paul City Council will review budget amendments for the University Avenue Reconstruction Project and CDBG demolition funds, approve multiple STAR grant awards, and consider a new ordinance requiring tree preservation for city-sponsored construction. The council will also vote on road permits for the…