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State Competitiveness Fund Match Program is a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce that provides matching funds to help Minnesota organizations compete for federal energy and clean energy funding opportunities. As of June 2025, eligible federal programs include any pre-approved opportunity aligned with Minnesota's Clean Energy and Climate Action Framework goals, expanding from the original focus on IIJA and IRA funding.
Approximately $35 million in unreserved funds is currently available in an open funding round that remains open until all reserved funds are committed. Eligible applicants are Minnesota organizations pursuing qualifying federal grants. The program is designed to improve Minnesota's competitiveness in securing federal clean energy investment and to accelerate achievement of state climate goals.
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State Competitiveness Matching Funds / Minnesota Department of Commerce - Energy Feature image for State Competitiveness Matching Funds State Competitiveness Matching Funds Applications are currently being accepted for approximately $35 million in unreserved funds. This funding round will remain open until all remaining SCF Matching Funds are reserved. Please refer to the MN Commerce RFP page for more information and to apply.
Previously restricted to only include funding from the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA, aka the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as of June 2025 any pre-approved, eligible federal funding opportunity that helps to reach State of Minnesota Clean Energy and Climate Action Framework goals is eligible to apply for the SCF Matching Funds program.
View the current list of eligible federal opportunities here . To request a federal grant opportunity to be added to this list, please complete this form . Applications are currently being accepted for approximately $35 million in unreserved funds.
$6,924,865 is available for matching fund requests over $1 million; $28,163,790 is available for matching fund requests that are less than $1 million. This funding round will remain open until all remaining SCF Matching Funds are reserved. Please refer to the MN Commerce RFP page for more information and to apply.
Projects selected for the SCF Matching Funds program must demonstrate that the project will help meet the state's clean energy and energy-related climate goals through renewable energy development, energy conservation, efficiency or energy-related greenhouse gas reduction benefits.
The legislation stipulates: No single entity may receive grants totaling more than $15,000,000; and, At least $75,000,000 of the fund must be allocated for grant awards of less than $1,000,000. Successful applicants to the SCF Matching Funds program receive a reservation for state funds to assist with costs of their federally funded project.
The funds become available to awardees once MN Commerce receives confirmation the applicant has received the federal award associated with their SCF Matching Funds application. As of the announcement of the Round 4 reservation recipients, more than $69 million has been reserved for 75 projects , with awards to reserve funds averaging over $800,000 and ranging from $29,000 to $10 million.
The full list of entities selected can be found by clicking on the Legislative Advisory Commission (LAC) notification reports that are linked below. Round 1 Notification Report – sent to LAC January 23, 2024 Round 2 Notification Report – sent to LAC March 8, 2024 Round 3 Notification Report – sent to LAC November 15, 2024 Round 4 Notification Report - sent to LAC June 9, 2025 Questions? Please email SCFMatchProgram.
COMM@state. mn. us SCF Matching Fund Awardees in the News West Central Minnesota projects receive more than $2M in clean energy grants (West Central Tribune) - June 28, 2025 Solar power gives resort ‘new blood, new life’ (MinnPost) – February 7, 2025 State Competitiveness Fund offers matching funds for Minnesota local governments, businesses, nonprofits, Tribes and other organizations - January 10, 2025
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments, nonprofits, Tribal Nations, higher education institutions, utility companies, and certain businesses in Minnesota pursuing federal clean energy grants under IIJA and IRA. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by project 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.
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