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Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Program – Minnesota

Ramsey County’s Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure program is a redevelopment funding program that facilitates inclusive redevelopment and public infrastructure within transit, economic, and cultural corridors.

Donor Name: Ramsey County

State: Minnesota

County: Ramsey County (MN)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 10/03/2023

Size of the Grant: up to $500,000

Details:

The program supports projects that incorporate efficient land use and compact built form in order to connect residents to housing, jobs, retail, and services, while creating walkable environments.

Goals

  • Boost connectivity between housing, jobs, retail, services and transportation.
  • Create more compact, walkable environments.
  • Enhance pedestrian access and safety. ​
  • Support vibrant business districts.

Funding Information

Applicants may request grants up to $500,000 with a projected expenditure date of December 31, 2025.

Eligible Activities 

  • Extraordinary costs of housing, commercial or mixed-use redevelopment projects. o Site preparation: clearing, grading, and installation of streets or utilities.
    • Public realm improvements or amenities. (publicly accessible spaces on private property).
    • Stormwater management.
    • Geotechnical soil correction.
    • Adaptive reuse of buildings.
    • Building & related structures removal (demolition, deconstruction and clearance).
    • Parking removal associated with redevelopment (resulting in a net decrease of at least 10% of parking).
  • Public site infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, sidewalks, exterior public lights, etc.).
    • Projects not associated with a development project must be comprehensive (not just a single sidewalk or streetlight, for example).
  • Strategic property acquisition.
    • Eligibility limited to agencies preserving sites for future higher density development.

Eligibility Criteria 

Developers (for-profit or nonprofit), government agencies and related development authorities.

Ineligibility 

  • Building construction or renovation.
  • Environmental remediation (including soil and groundwater).
  • Streetscaping or landscaping.
  • Tenant relocation costs.
  • Tenant improvements.
  • Soft costs, contingencies and administration.

For more information, visit Ramsey County.