The Minnesota Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) seeks proposals from eligible utility entities (“Applicants”) throughout Minnesota for the Minnesota Electric Grid Resilience Grant Program (“MN EGRG”). The MN EGRG Program created by the State Legislature (Minn. Law Chapter 60—H.F. No. 2310. Article 12. Sec. 72.), is designed for eligible electric utilities to increase their electric grid resiliency by preparing for, adapting to, or minimizing the consequences of extreme weather or malicious physical or cyber-attacks.
A total of $5,300,000 is available; the maximum award to eligible entities is $250,000. There is no match required for the funds.
Beginning Monday, September 16, 2024, a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available for download on the Department’s RFP website at Request for Proposals (RFP) / Minnesota Department of Commerce - Business (mn.gov). Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, November 19, 2024.