BEMIDJI 鈥� The Minnesota Department of Commerce is seeking applications from organizations in Minnesota pursuing federal clean energy grants that require matching funds.
Organizations eligible to apply for the program include local governments, nonprofits, Tribal Nations, higher education, utility companies and certain other businesses.
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"We are excited to offer Minnesota organizations another opportunity to help bring federal clean energy funds to our state," said Assistant Commissioner Pete Wyckoff in a release. "The State Competitiveness Fund supports Minnesotans who are innovative, bold and successful competitors to bring more federal investments to our state."
The State Competitiveness Fund was established in 2023 with $190 million to boost opportunities for organizations across the state to apply for federal energy funds through the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
The first rounds of the SCF Match Program selectees are listed in the Over $46 million in funds were reserved for 60 applicants, ranging from $50,000 to $2.2 million, with an average award of $772,000, the release said.
The deadline to apply for this round of funding is Sept. 6. To apply or learn more, visit
Commerce's Division of Energy Resources also provides technical assistance to support applicants pursuing federal clean energy grants. For more information, visit
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