Availability:

The FY26 Downtown Building Rehabilitation (DBR) program is available in all of Lake and Cook Counties, most of St. Louis County, Itasca County and portions of Koochiching, Aitkin & Crow Wing Counties. Please see the program service area map under DBR downloads or visit the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation website for a detailed service area map link. https://mn.gov/irrrb/about-us/who-we-serve/

Program Description:

The DBR program is designed to help aid in financing code compliant construction and remodeling projects on main streets in downtown's. The DBR Program will support and provide 1/3 project cost up to $50,000 in eligible expenses. Up to 10% of awarded grant funding may be utilized for professional services such as an architect or engineer. A $500.00 application fee will be required to participate in this program and will be processed at the time of project closing. Total program funding this year is $250,000.

***THE FIRST ROUND DBR FY26 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 2ND. WE ENCOURAGE BUSINESSES TO APPLY AT ANYTIME FOR A CHANCE TO RECEIVE A DBR GRANT. THERE IS ZERO RISK. THE NEXT APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BE HELD IN 2-3 MONTHS. WORK CANNOT BEGIN PRIOR TO APPROVAL AND SITE INSPECTION***

Contact:

Erik Bennett
702 3rd Avenue S.
Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: 218-780-8061
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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency