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LCA Grant Applications & Resources

NEW! Funding is now available for LCDA grants; see 2009 LCDA Grant Application Guide and Form (pdf). LCDA applications are due August 24, 2009.

Fund

Application due date

Award due date

LCDA - Application Guide (pdf) August 24, 2009 January 2010
LHIA - Single Family Application September 24, 2009 February 2010
LHIA - Multifamily Application October 1, 2009 February 2010
TBRA - Application (MS Word) November 2, 2009

January 2010

 

IMPORTANT LCA PROGRAM CHANGES

  • No execution of LCA grants for communities with late comp plan submittals
  • New criteria for second grant extensions

See the details about these program changes that may affect your community.

Grant Program

Applicant Resources

Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA)

The Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) funds development and redevelopment projects that achieve connected development patterns linking housing, jobs and services, and maximize the development potential of existing infrastructure and regional facilities. Funding has been a catalyst that has enabled cities and developers to expand options available in the market, like transforming an outmoded shopping center into a neighborhood center with new housing opportunities, retail and commercial services, and public spaces. Funded projects include a variety of small-scale and large-scale developments throughout the region, serving as destinations for daily activities, such as work, errands, shopping and entertainment.

Demonstration grants support projects that will be under construction within a year from the award date. Previously funded LCDA demonstration and opportunity grant projects by city. (pdf)

Livable Communities Advisory Committee members.

Grantee Resources

Local Housing Incentive Account (LHIA)

The Local Housing Incentive Account (LHIA) helps expand lifecycle and affordable rental and ownership housing development and preservation in the region. Grants awarded from this account must be matched on a 1:1 ratio by the recipient community with local dollars for affordable housing activities, and may be used for costs associated with projects that help municipalities meet their negotiated LCA housing goals. This program is conducted in coordination with Minnesota Housing.

Previously funded LHIA projects by city (pdf).

 

 

FORMS

Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA)

The Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) helps cities clean up contaminated urban land for subsequent commercial and industrial development, thus restoring tax base and jobs near existing housing and services. This program is conducted in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development.

Previously funded TBRA projects by city (pdf).

 

FORMS

Inclusionary Housing Account (IHA)

The Inclusionary Housing Account (IHA) supported affordable housing developments in which the reduction of local controls and regulations resulted in reduced development costs. The IHA was funded in 1999 by a one-time legislative appropriation from which 11 grants totaling $4.2 million were awarded to 8 communities. The account is currently unfunded.

Previously funded IHA projects by city. (pdf)

 

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