MMDC’s Regional Development and Grant Specialist is available to help you find grant opportunities to finance your project. We also provide grant writing services to get you the most money possible for your project.
Current Grant Opportunities
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategies Grant
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategies Grant provides financial and technical assistance to cities and counties for long-term planning that is centered on energy efficiency practices, the incorporation of renewable energy technology, and other climate resilience measures. This grant also provides funding for preliminary services that support long-term energy planning and climate resilience actions.
For full grant details see the Polices and Guidelines document.
Grant Information Sessions
Session 1:
Date: Thursday, September 12th
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom Meeting
Session 2:
Date: Tuesday, September 17th
Time: 10:15 am
Location: Willmar Public Library Multi-purpose Room
Session 3:
Date: Wednesday, September 25th
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Southwest Initiative Foundation Conference Room
A third information session will be held in mid- to late-September and will be announced once the details are finalized.
Applicants
Eligible applicants include cities and counties with a population of less than 15,000 residents. These communities must be located within the four-county MMDC region (The MMDC region includes the counties of Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville).
Projects
Eligible projects include the development of energy and climate resilience plans, energy audits of city- and county-owned buildings and/or facilities, and related engineering and other technical assistance services related to improved energy efficiency, the incorporation of renewable energy, and climate resilience measures.
Grant Award
The minimum grant award will be $2,000. The maximum grant award will be $20,000. Eligible projects may be combined to meet grant award minimum/maximum amounts.
- Development of energy efficiency and climate resilience plans: Maximum grant award; $15,000 for cities and $20,000 for counties.
- All other eligible projects (e.g., engineering, energy audits): Maximum grant award; $5,000.
Grant Documents (Documents Can Be Found By Clicking The Following Links)
Policies and Guidelines (Click Here)
Project Close-out Form (Click Here)
This grant is funded by the MN Department of Commerce, with dollars the State of Minnesota secured via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
Grant Contact
Carol Lundgren
(320) 235-8504
[email protected]
