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Applications now open for DEED child care grants
Applications now open for DEED child care grants The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Child Care Community Partnerships Office, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to receive grants to be used to implement solutions to reduce the childcare shortage in the state including but not limited to: Funding for childcare business…
Read MoreLISTEN: 2024 Legislative Session Preview
LISTEN: 2024 Legislative Session Preview GMNP Executive Director Scott McMahon was featured on the latest episode of the Center for Rural Policy and Development’s podcast “Center of Everywhere.” Scott joined CRPD President and CEO Julie Tesch for a preview of the 2024 legislative session, as well as an early look at the 2024 election. Listen…
Read MoreGovernor Walz unveils proposed capital budget for 2024
Governor Walz unveils proposed capital budget for 2024 Yesterday Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the administration’s proposed capital investment plan ahead of the 2024 legislative session. The recommended package totals $982 million of bonding and cash dollars. Under the Governor’s recommendations, the Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure program would receive…
Read MoreDEED: Minnesota added 9,500 jobs in November
DEED: Minnesota added 9,500 jobs in November The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reported on December 21 that November marked the fifth consecutive month of job growth in the state. The unemployment rate also dropped slightly to 3.1%, below the national average of 3.7%. Read the full press release here. Contact: info@gmnp.org (651)…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing announces 2023 project funding selections totaling $348 million
Minnesota Housing announces 2023 project funding selections totaling $348 million On December 15, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) announced their 2023 project selections. According to the MHFA, the projects selected for funding in 2023 will make available a total of 4,720 housing units and manufactured home lots. Roughly 2,270 of these units are located…
Read MoreGrant opportunity available for communities to explore impact of Child Savings Accounts
Grant opportunity available for communities to explore impact of Child Savings Accounts The philanthropic organization YouthPrise is now accepting applications from communities throughout the state for the MinneKIDS Community Design Grants. The program will distribute grants of $100,000 to selected partners to work with their communities and envision how they might support Child Savings Accounts…
Read MoreMMB releases November forecast with ‘good news, bad news’ budget outlook
MMB releases November forecast with ‘good news, bad news’ budget outlook Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November state budget forecast on Wednesday. According to MMB, the state’s budget and economic outlook remains stable in the current biennium. The forecast projected a surplus of $2.4 billion at the end of the 2024-25 biennium, an…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing releases 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Minnesota Housing releases 2024-2027 Strategic Plan The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency released its draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for public comment. The plan is available for review here. Categories Broadband (3) Capital investment (3) Child care (4) Economic development (14) Grants and funding opportunities (12) Housing (13) Infrastructure (6) Legislative News (6) Uncategorized (1) Workforce (6)…
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