In their last email alert, Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR), provided a nice list of funding opportunities. The first one caught my eye, but I have already posted about it. But with minimal effort, I could make a connection between the funding and a broadband development or adoption project…

Open July 1:

• Broadband Infrastructure grants assist projects that help households and businesses reach the state of Minnesota broadband speed goal.
• Commercial Redevelopment grants assist with the full and selective demolition of commercial and industrial buildings and the clean-up of brownfields to pave the way for new development.
• Culture & Tourism grants assist projects that support arts, culture, history, tourism and recreational activities, enhance the quality of life in the region and attract visitors.
• Development Partnership grants assist with research, planning, education and development-based initiatives that support the long-term economic growth of northeastern Minnesota.
• Downtown Redevelopment grants and loans support new construction on vacant downtown properties by helping fill project financing gaps.
• Grant Writing Assistance grants reimburse the costs of preparing and applying for a non-agency grant that will advance economic growth.
• Housing grants assist projects or programs that result in the creation of new housing units or the rehabilitation of existing housing units.
• Mineland Reclamation grants assist with highly visible development and restoration of mining-impacted land.
• Public Works grants support local and Tribal governments with infrastructure funding that provides essential services and promotes economic development.
• Regional Trails grants assist with the design, engineering and construction of various types of recreational trails.
• Residential Redevelopment grants assist with demolishing residential structures or full deconstruction of homes for reuse of materials.
• Workforce Development grants assist with education, training and career awareness initiatives that address regional workforce needs and gaps emerging in industries and schools.

Opening Aug. 1:

• Drilling Incentive grants stimulate exploration for new minerals, gas resources and/or new deposits of these resources.