Assistance Programs
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development invites community leaders to tap into financial and technical resources available to spur business growth while addressing important revitalization issues. Qualifying communities can be assisted with many redevelopment projects and activities including housing and commercial rehabilitation, construction and upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities and drinking water systems, and cleanup of contaminated sites.
An on-line Pre-Application can help us determine programs and resources that may be available to your community. The Pre-Application enables businesses and communities to apply for financial assistance for multiple projects at a single time on one application form. Its two-part process enables staff to become involved with your project proposal(s) at an early development stage, providing customized assistance and guidance to help make your project(s) more competitive or to customize a package of technical assistance to form realistic community and/or economic development plans.
The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) has its own pre-application and full application, each with specific deadlines; see the SCDP application process.
Program questions may also be directed to DEED's Regional Marketing Representatives. Staff can also provide information about business development and site selection services, industry specialist, community profiles, E-commerce Readiness, and other technical services of the department.