State Grid Resilience Grants Program
The State Grid Resilience Grants Program funds research and technology projects to strengthen and modernize Minnesota’s electric grid against weather, physical, and cyber threats.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Commerce
Due Dates: December 2025 (last awards announced) | Next cycle expected December 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $4.9 million awarded in 2025; typical awards ranged up to several hundred thousand dollars per project; 28 awards in last round.
Summary: Supports projects to strengthen, modernize, and safeguard Minnesota’s electric grid against severe weather, physical attacks, and cyber threats.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are Minnesota municipal utilities, electric cooperatives, and their associations.
Description
The State Grid Resilience Grants Program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, provides state-funded support for projects that enhance the resilience, reliability, and modernization of Minnesota’s electric grid. The program addresses vulnerabilities to severe weather, physical and cyber threats, and aims to increase grid capacity and redundancy. It is part of a broader legislative initiative to ensure reliable, safe, and modern energy infrastructure for Minnesota’s communities.
