Contact
218-780-8061
Helping Businesses Renew Spaces
Downtown Business Rehabilitation assists business owners with financing code-compliant construction and remodeling projects.
Eligibility
The FY25 DBR Program is available to all business owners located on downtown mainstreets in Lake and Cook Counties, most of St. Louis County, Itasca County and portions of Koochiching, Aitkin & Crow Wing Counties.
How it Works
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 $500,000.
How to Apply
Complete the application below, and we will contact you.
Additional Resources
This is a grant opportunity, not a loan, provided by the Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) and administered by the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. (AEOA). Grant payments are made directly to the awarded Contractor or Vendor upon completion and final inspection.