CanRenew Community Restoration Grants will support eligible organizations that make investments in communities where residents are eligible to be social equity applicants. Learn more about social equity qualifications.
Total annual available funding is $1 million in fiscal year 2025. Grant awards for the first round of funding are expected to range from $50,000 to $200,000 per project. OCM intends to fund investments in eligible communities throughout the state. This is a competitive grant program.
The request for proposals/applications opened on Feb. 10. Please apply using the following link: OCM CanRenew grant application. The deadline to apply is March 24 by 11:59 p.m. CDT.
Grantees will be announced in spring 2025, with projects starting around June 30, 2025. Funds must be used within a one-year period, with operations starting within 90 days of the award notice.
Projects will address a range of community needs, including economic development, public health, violence prevention, youth development, and civil legal aid.
Applications will be evaluated based on their potential community impact, the applicant’s track record of success, and community support. Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate prior success with similar projects, strong community backing, and youth engagement projects.
For more information, go to Minnesota Statutes, section 342.70.
Apply online using the following link: OCM CanRenew grant application.
Grant applications must be submitted using the CanRenew grant application unless you have requested otherwise with the OCM grants team. Sending your application or other materials for your grant via email, unless specifically requested, will result in your application being considered incomplete and it will be denied.
Please review the CanRenew grant materials below:
Attend one of our CanRenew Grant Informational and Technical Assistance sessions, where we will help guide prospective applicants through the request for proposals process. Registration is required and limited to 1,000 participants.
Recorded webinars:
If you have a question about the CanRenew request for proposals (RFP) process that you would like to be considered during the webinar, you may submit it with your registration. Note: questions will be used to help inform OCM's future resources, presentations, and FAQs listed on the webpage.
For questions, email grants.ocm@state.mn.us.
