Gender-Neutral Single-User Restrooms – Fiscal Year 2027 Round 3 – State Funds
Gender-Neutral Single-User Restrooms – Fiscal Year 2027 Round 3 – State Funds supports Minnesota schools in creating or remodeling restrooms to increase accessibility and improve student health and safety.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Education
Due Dates: November 6, 2026 (Questions) | November 25, 2026, at 5 p.m. Central Time (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $250,000 available; up to $150,000 per award over two years, capped at $75,000 per building
Summary: Supports Minnesota schools in remodeling, constructing, or repurposing space for gender-neutral, single-user restrooms to improve accessibility, student health, and safety.
Key Information: Only applicants that have not previously received a Gender-Neutral Single-User Restroom grant are eligible.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) administers this state-funded program to support remodeling, construction, and repurposing of space for gender-neutral, single-user restrooms. Authorized under Minnesota law, the program is designed to intentionally increase accessible use of restroom facilities and improve student health and safety through measurable outcomes. It aligns with MDE’s Strategic Plan priority that each student learns in a safe and healthy school environment.
Projects may address one building or multiple sites. Alongside physical improvements, the program supports related engagement and implementation activities. MDE prioritizes projects that demonstrate feasibility within the grant’s timeline and scope, including projects included in board-approved facilities plans.
