2025 Community Growth Partnership Initiative

5 Jan 2025


RFP

The purpose of the CGPI Program is to increase the tax base and improve the quality of life in Carver County by funding initiatives that promote community development, job creation, redevelopment, and creation of affordable housing.

We have approximately $406,000 available for grant funding this year with 10% reserved for Pre-Development grants.  Any city or township of Carver County is eligible to apply for both Pre-development and Community Development grant funds. The maximum Pre-development grant is $10,000. The remaining funds will be available for Community Development grants, with a maximum individual award of $100,000. Grants are limited to one (1) Pre-development and one (1) Community Development grant per municipality per calendar year. Please see the attached CGPI Guide for more details on eligibility and requirements. A few important dates to keep in mind:

•    Applications are due to the CDA on February 28, 2025, by 4:00pm
•    Review/Scoring Committee evaluation period March 3-14, 2025
•    Tentative approval by CDA Board March 20th, 2025

 

2025 CGPI Policy and Procedures Guide

2025 CGPI Pre-Development Application

2025 CGPI Community Development Application

2025 CGPI Sample Resolution