The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently awarded $20.7 million through the Programa de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Ciudades (SCDP) to support infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects across Greater Minnesota. We’re proud to share that twelve Bollig client communities collectively received more than $7.8 million in funding in this year’s awards!
Investing in Small Cities Infrastructure and Economic Development
SCDP grants are intended to help small communities embark on projects that have a direct, positive impact—particularly those that strengthen local infrastructure and vitality. Eligible project types include:
- Public facility upgrades such as water, wastewater, wastewater treatment plants, water towers, and streetscape improvements
- Housing rehabilitation to improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility
- Commercial property improvements that revitalize business districts
These investments help communities address urgent needs, improve livability, and lay a foundation for future growth. For more details on all the communities receiving SCDP funding and the scope of their awarded projects, read the full DEED press release.
Bollig’s Support for Minnesota Small Cities
Securing these grants is about more than just applying—it requires strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and technical capacity. At Bollig, our funding team works hand-in-hand with small cities—collaborating to uncover solutions, secure the right funding, and move projects forward with confidence. As part of our Diseñado para ciudades pequeñas ® mission, we partner with local leadership to help navigate the funding process, design projects that maximize impact, and execute with excellence.
“We’re excited to celebrate twelve Bollig communities receiving SCDP grant awards this round! These funds are a huge step toward tackling critical infrastructure needs. Our team looks forward to building on this momentum—layering in additional funding sources to make sure every project has what it needs to move from concept to completion.”
— Laura Ostlie, Funding Program Manager at Bollig Engineering
Learn More & Next Steps
We look forward to collaborating with our clients as these projects move from concept to construction—and to sharing results as communities grow stronger, one well-designed project at a time. If you are a city leader exploring funding options for critical infrastructure needs, our team would be glad to help. Contact Bollig Engineering online or at 320-235-2555 to learn how we can guide you through the grant process and make your project a reality.
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