The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit, is accepting grant applications through the Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Grant Program.
This grant program assists local communities with the investigation and cleanup of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater contamination at previously or currently developed sites. Sites where significant barriers exist to redevelop contaminated properties into a different and/or more productive use are complex and more costly to redevelop than undeveloped parcels. This program is not intended for parties that have operated on the site long-term, but rather to assist new parties with site redevelopment. Grants are awarded based on statewide, statutory criteria.
Three complete sets of applications (application form and required attachments) are required for each site. One paper copy and two electronic copies (two separate flash drives) are required. All three copies must be complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding. Applications must be submitted via mail or in person and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2026. Applications submitted by email will NOT be accepted. Click here to download the application.
For questions regarding the application process or to seek clarification on application instructions/questions, please contact the Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit at 651-259-7451.
