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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.
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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 ⇒
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Cities and townships in the seven-county metropolitan area of Minnesota. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a multi-year capital funding program from the Metropolitan Council that allocates federal, state, and local transportation funding to projects in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The TIP covers a wide range of transportation investments including transit infrastructure, road safety improvements, electrification, and community connectivity projects. Funds are distributed through federal programs including Safe Streets and Roads for All, Transit Capital Priorities, and Community Project Funding. Eligible applicants are local governments and transit agencies in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Award amounts vary by project type and funding source.
Community Tree Planting Grants is a grant from the Metropolitan Council that funds cities, townships, counties, and regional park implementing agencies in Minnesota's seven-county metropolitan area to improve the region's tree canopy. In 2025, $2.5 million is available with awards ranging from $10,000 to $500,000; projects must be completed by June 30, 2027. State law prioritizes projects removing and replacing ash trees posing public safety concerns, and projects located in census block groups with high supplemental demographic index scores (70th percentile or higher). Each eligible applicant may submit one application. Individuals and private or nonprofit organizations are not eligible but may partner with an eligible governmental applicant.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.