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GrantMinnesota DEED 2027 Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) – Preliminary Proposals
Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review
FundingUp to $600,000 for Single Purpose projects; up to $1.4 million for Comprehensive projects; no universal total cycle pool is stated on the current DEED program page
DeadlinePreliminary Proposals due November 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM; the official DEED posting does not state the deadline time zone
Required next actionConfirm eligible non-entitlement local government status and project category; use the current 2027 Preliminary Proposal Guide, activity-specific proposal template, cover sheet, and required documents; submit one original and one color copy physically to DEED by November 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Confirm the exact deadline time zone directly with DEED before final submission. Other or leveraged funds vary by project type.
Current statusVerification Pending - Active Preliminary Proposal PhaseSource verificationSeptember 23, 2026
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