Livable Communities Grant Programs

Livable Communities Grant Programs is a grant from the Metropolitan Council that funds cities and townships in Minnesota's seven-county metropolitan area to advance regional goals for equity, community health, and resilience.

Aligned with the Imagine 2050 regional plan, these grants support projects across the development continuum — from local policy development and small area planning to construction or preservation of affordable housing, neighborhood small businesses, mixed-use developments, and job training spaces. Grants help communities foster housing choices, economic vitality, and equitable growth.

Cities, counties, and development authorities can channel grant dollars to qualified developers and organizations working on community-centered development projects. Funding amounts vary by project type and cycle.

Livable Communities Grants - Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Council - metrocouncil. org Livable Communities Grants Documents on this page may not be ADA accessible.

If you need assistance accessing materials, please email [email protected] Livable Communities grants advance the Imagine 2050 goals for our region to be equitable and inclusive, our communities to be healthy and safe, and our region to be dynamic and resilient by funding projects that Ensure everyone can meet their needs in their community.

Meet with a Program Coordinator 2026 Livable Communities Program Overview Webinar Recording View the recording of the November webinar where staff introduced the 2026 Livable Communities program, what stays the same, and how it is changing to align with Imagine 2050 . You can also download a copy of the slides (PDF) . Funding along the development continuum Livable Communities grants help meet needs across the development continuum.

Livable Communities grants help: Set the stage for development. Grants help fund local policy and affordable housing program development or small area plans to foster community-centered development and revitalization projects that align with regional goals promoting more housing choices, growth, equity, economic vitality, and more. Advance development projects.

Cities, counties, and development authorities can help channel regional grant dollars to organizations and development teams working in your community on projects that plan to build, rehabilitate, or preserve affordable housing, neighborhood small business, mixed-use, or job training spaces. City, county, or development authority employee ⇒ Developer or consultant ⇒