Livable Communities Grants

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Livable Communities grants advance the Imagine 2050 goals for our region to be equitable and inclusive, our communities to be healthy and safe, and our region to be dynamic and resilient by funding projects that

Expand housing choices
Improve safety
Ensure everyone can meet their needs in their community.

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Announcements

2026 Livable Communities Program Overview Webinar Recording

View the recording of the November webinar where staff introduced the 2026 Livable Communities program, what stays the same, and how it is changing to align with Imagine 2050. You can also download a copy of the slides (PDF).

2026 Livable Communities Program Information Sessions

The Livable Communities grant program has been updated to align with Imagine 2050, the new regional development guide. The Metropolitan Council has adopted a new structure and scoring criteria as part of this update. Program materials will be published soon. The first opportunity to apply for 2026 funding will be due April 15, 2026. Join us for an upcoming information session (pre-registration for in-person is not required):

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Burnhaven Library, 1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, MN 55306 or Virtual
In addition to offering the in-person information session, we have added this virtual option to ensure that everyone who is interested can participate safely, given the significant federal activity in our region. The content will be identical, so please choose the option that works best for you.

Sign up for email updates here and select "Livable Communities Act Grant Programs" from the "Community Development" list.

Funding along the development continuum

Livable Communities grants help meet needs across the development continuum. Livable Communities grants help:

Set the stage for development. Grants help fund local policy and affordable housing program development or small area plans to foster community-centered development and revitalization projects that align with regional goals promoting more housing choices, growth, equity, economic vitality, and more.
Advance development projects. Cities, counties, and development authorities can help channel regional grant dollars to organizations and development teams working in your community on projects that plan to build, rehabilitate, or preserve affordable housing, neighborhood small business, mixed-use, or job training spaces.

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