Community Grant Opportunities
IRRRB Community Grants fund infrastructure, housing, redevelopment, and workforce projects to promote sustainable growth and quality of life in northeastern Minnesota communities.
Funder: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Community Grant Opportunities full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual pool varies by program; e.g., Public Works: ~$9M, Housing: ~$6M, Commercial Redevelopment: ~$1M, others range from $225K–$1.5M; individual awards and match requirements depend on program.
Summary: Supports northeastern Minnesota communities in enhancing foundational, business, and social assets through a range of grant programs for infrastructure, redevelopment, housing, and more.
Description
The Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRRB) offers a suite of Community Grant Opportunities to support the development, redevelopment, and improvement of infrastructure, housing, commercial spaces, and social environments in northeastern Minnesota. These grants are intended to foster long-term community growth, vitality, and quality of life by investing in foundational, business, and social assets. Programs include funding for public works, housing, broadband, redevelopment, culture and tourism, energy efficiency, workforce development, and more.
