SECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Serving the Iron Range and northeastern Minnesota
Northeastern Minnesota Community Development Grant Programs
Iron Range Resources' grant programs support economic activity within the Taconite Assistance Area by enriching and expanding the unique resources of Iron Range communities. A variety of grants are available to local units of government and nonprofits that promote sustainable communities.
In FY 2009, Iron Range Resources invested more that $18.7 million in grants for business and community development. The $18.7 million leveraged more than $112.4 million in total project expenditures.
Since the agency’s community development program began in the late 1970s, Iron Range Resources has provided $523.6 million for community development projects within the Taconite Assistance area.
Eligibility
All applicants must be located in the region statutorily defined as the Taconite Assistance Area (TAA) M.S. §273.134. View the TAA Map. Additional eligibility requirements, which vary by program, may apply; so please review individual applications for details.