Livable Communities grants

The Metropolitan Council offers grants for some real estate projects. The grant program gives people more options for housing and jobs.

Applications will open soon

The 2026 application period for development grant help will open on Dec. 15, 2025. Sponsorship applications are due by 4 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2026.

About

The Metropolitan Council funds the Livable Communities program.
 
Each year, the City chooses projects through our sponsorship application process. Then we apply for Livable Communities grants on behalf of the selected projects.

The program funds projects that support the Metropolitan Council’s goals.

Metropolitan Council’s goals

  • Connect housing, jobs, parks and trails
  • Offer more housing choices like:
    • New affordable homes to rent or buy
    • Keep affordable homes
    • Homes that are affordable and designed for:
      • Families
      • Seniors (55+)
      • Youth (ages 16-24)
      • People who are moving out of homelessness
  • Create living wage jobs
  • Help small businesses grow
  • Help the planet by using less energy when building
  • Create places for people to gather, such as new public spaces
  • Create fairer development outcomes

Contact us

Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Linnea Graffunder-Bartels

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-5102

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415