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Find similar grantsLocal Government Housing Programs (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). The MHFA administers funding to support local and Tribal governments in financing the development of affordable and workforce rental and single-family housing, providing rental assistance, and advancing other initiatives to meet local housing needs.
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Local Government | Minnesota Housing Jennifer Bergman, Director of Local Government Housing Programs Jennifer. Bergman@state. mn.
us Annie Reierson, Manager of Local Program Grants Annie. Reierson@state. mn.
us Dani Salus, Manager of Rental Assistance Grants Danielle. Salus@state. mn.
us Local Government Housing Programs The Local Government Housing Programs team administers funding to support local and Tribal governments as they finance the development of affordable and workforce rental and single-family housing, provide rental assistance and advance other initiatives to meet local housing needs in their communities.
Four new programs launched in 2025: The Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program, Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program, Bring It Home Rental Assistance and the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program. The Local Government Housing Programs team is also responsible for collecting annual reports from recipients of Local and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid .
Look for further updates and information, including about new funding, to be added to this page as it becomes available.
Applications Under Review 2026 Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Materials Application Closed Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Materials The Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program application closed on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Grant recipients will be selected at the April 2026 Minnesota Housing board of directors meeting.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Online Application Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Reference Document Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Instructions Application Signature Page Pre-Award Risk Assessment Form for Political Subdivisions 2026 Tier II Cities Community Need Methodology Minnesota Housing hosted a technical assistance session for potential Tier II Cities Grant Program applicants on December 22, 2025.
Watch the recording (44:19) | Presentation slides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document This program is designed to aid smaller Greater Minnesota cities (those outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area with fewer than 10,000 residents) to develop and preserve affordable and workforce housing. Up to $1. 25 million is available for the 2026 RFP.
Only city governments representing cities of fewer than 10,000 residents outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro are eligible for this program. You may wish to review the Program Guide for more information. You may send questions to tier2cities.
mhfa@state. mn. us .
Only city governments representing cities of fewer than 10,000 residents outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro are eligible for this program. Bring It Home Rental Assistance The Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program, also referred to as “Bring It Home”, is a new program to create rental assistance for low-income families across Minnesota.
Funded by state appropriations and a new metro sales tax for housing, the program will provide grants to Program Administrators who will administer the program as direct assistance for renter households. Learn more about the Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program .
Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Materials (Application Closed) The Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program RFP application closed on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Selected applications were approved by the Minnesota Housing board of directors in May 2025.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Online Application Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Reference Document Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Instructions Application Signature Page Certification of Matching Funds Form Pre-Award Risk Assessment Form for Political Subdivisions Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program Intent to Apply Reference Form (The required Intent to Apply closed on February 11, 2025) Minnesota Housing hosted a technical assistance session for potential Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program applicants on February 20, 2025.
Watch the recording (00:51:41) | Presentation slides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document The Local Housing Trust Funds Grant Program was established to encourage local governments to create or fund Local Housing Trust Funds. The program uses state funding to match a portion of new housing trust fund dollars to encourage local investment in affordable housing across Minnesota.
These funds may come from any source other than the state or federal government. Must be used for households at or below 115% of state median income Development, rehabilitation or financing of housing Homebuyer counseling services Administrative expenses, up to 10% of grant Must be used within five years In 2021, $1 million in one-time funding was allocated to create the program. This was supplemented by an additional $4.
8 million in 2023. For additional details on the program, read the program guide . The following entities are eligible to apply for the Local Housing Trust Fund Program: Cities and Counties can apply through a joint exercise of power through Minnesota Statutes, section 462C.
16, subdivision 3 . Eligible entities must have an existing Local Housing Trust Fund at the time of application as defined by Minnesota Statute 462C. 16 , or as otherwise authorized by law.
Local Housing Trust Fund Program Fillable Disbursement Form Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grants Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Materials (Application Closed) Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Materials The Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program RFP application closed on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Selected applications were approved by the Minnesota Housing board of directors in October 2025.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Online Application Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Reference Document Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Instructions Application Signature Page Pre-Award Risk Assessment Form for Political Subdivisions Scale of Investment and Community Need Methodology Minnesota Housing hosted a technical assistance session for potential Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program applicants on April 30, 2025.
Watch the recording (1:09:37) | Presentation slides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document $8 million is allocated to the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant program to support cities, counties and Tribal Nations creating sites for workforce and affordable housing in Greater Minnesota.
Grant funds can be used to cover up to 50% of capital costs of physical public infrastructure necessary to support a qualifying housing development. This may include sewers, water supply systems, utility extensions, streets and more, necessary to support single-family, multifamily, homeownership and rental housing development.
Grants are generally limited to: $40,000 per lot for one to four units $180,000 per lot for multifamily housing (five or more units/building) $60,000 per manufactured housing lot No more than $500,000 to any grantee or project over a two year period. Applicants’ matching funds may include in-kind contributions, such as donation of land. For additional details on the program, please review the program guide .
Minnesota Housing plans to release a Request for Proposals in the first quarter of 2025.
The following are eligible applicants for the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grants Program: Cities and counties located in Minnesota outside the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington); The cities of Northfield, Cannon Falls, Hanover, Rockford and New Prague; and, Any federally recognized Tribal Nation in Minnesota or its associated Tribally Designated Housing Entity.
Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program The 2025 Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program Request for Proposals closed on April 24, 2025. Thirty-three proposals were selected for $4,090,000 in grant funding by the Minnesota Housing board of directors in August 2025.
Programs Under Development Lead Safe Homes Grants Program (anticipated 2026 RFP) The Lead Safe Home Grants program will make homes safer through lead testing and hazard reduction.
Available for nonprofits and local governments, the program: Allows funding to be used for risk assessment and remediation of lead hazards Prioritizes areas with a high concentration of children with lead poisoning Requires 50% of units in multifamily properties to be occupied by renters at or below 60% area median income Allows up to 10% of award to be used for administration, education and outreach about lead hazards The $4 million one-time appropriation and this program are known as the Dustin Luke Shields Act.
Local and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid Local Affordable Housing Aid and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid help municipalities and Tribal Nations develop and preserve affordable housing. Except for grant funds available through the Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program, funds are distributed by the Department of Revenue, not by Minnesota Housing.
Starting in 2025, aid recipients must report their use of these funds to Minnesota Housing each year by December 1. Learn more about Local and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, cities, counties, and Tribal Nations in Minnesota; specific eligibility varies by sub-program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Local Government Housing Programs (Minnesota) is funded by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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