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Name of Grantee: Central Lakes College
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 4582600
Start Date of Grant: 11/03/2023
End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000215810.001
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 55392
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 45460.40
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: The SNAP E&T program helps SNAP recipients improve their employment prospects and wage potential through participation in job search, training, education or work activities. The goal is to assist recipients in obtaining a livable wage, leading toward self-sufficiency.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Meeker Cooperative DBA Vibrant Broadband
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: BBGP-22-0046-K-FY23
Start Date of Grant: 04/26/2023
End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000212239
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 104337
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 13121.52
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: Acquire, construct, install broadband infrastructure and provide access to broadband service.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
Explanations and additional information: Grantee received permits and needed to start the project sooner and thus couldn't use all funds.
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Name of Grantee: City of Moorhead
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 218 727
Start Date of Grant: 07/08/2022
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000197698
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 2000000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 2000000
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: Streets, Storm Sewer, Sewer and Water in McCara Industrial Park.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Bus Stop Mamas, LLC
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: LMBL-22-0053-H-FY23
Start Date of Grant: 12/22/2022
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001064726
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 31500
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 25112.18
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: The State desires to promote the growth of the entrepreneurial community and new high technology business within the state and will do so by providing financial assistance in the form of grants. The State will pay for all eligible business expenses incurred and paid by the Grantee under this grant contract agreement.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Partially
Explanations and additional information: There were two amendments for this grant that allowed more time to incur and pay eligible business expenses. The grantee was not able to utilize all of the grant funds. A GAN was issued for $6,351.82. Even with two 3-month extensions to the original grant agreement performance period, the grantee was not able to utilize all of the grant funds.
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Name of Grantee: City of Minneapolis
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant Contract Number: SPAP-17-0020-P-FY17
Start Date of Grant: 06/01/2017
End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2023
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000194872
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 5000000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 5000000
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant description and purpose: The Minneapolis Norway House and Event Center grant project involved the construction of a 16,000’ square foot Conference and Event Center, an entry pavilion and site improvements. The new part of the facility included a 250 seat banquet center, a catering kitchen, additional indoor gathering spaces, an exhibition arena, meeting rooms and a management office and a research library.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: City of Wayzata
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant Contract Number: SPAP-20-0033-P-FY22
Start Date of Grant: 10/22/2020
End Date of Grant Period: 09/25/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000198092
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 4000000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 4000000
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant description and purpose: The Wayzata Lake Effect Boardwalk grant project involved the design and construction of boardwalk and restoration of the lake edge on Lake Minnetonka in downtown Wayzata as part of the Lake Effect Project.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: City of Perham
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant Contract Number: SPAP-18-0017-P-FY18
Start Date of Grant: 06/01/2018
End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2022
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000195420
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 6000000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 6000000
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant description and purpose: The Perham Redevelopment grant project involved the City of Perham to design, construct, renovate, furnish and equip buildings, land and infrastructure at the site of the area community center and former high school for use as a community family service center, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Lifework Planning Center
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 4542600
Start Date of Grant: 11/03/2023
End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000212513.001
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 55392
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 30801.78
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: The SNAP E&T program helps SNAP recipients improve their employment prospects and wage potential through participation in job search, training, education or work activities. The goal is to assist recipients in obtaining a livable wage, leading toward self-sufficiency.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Partially
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
Explanations and additional information: Exceeded program enrollments and reimbursements
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Name of Grantee: Roseville Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: CCGP-19-0034-Z-FY20
Start Date of Grant: 01/07/2020
End Date of Grant Period: 11/21/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000197714-001
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 179514
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 179514
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: The city of Roseville is awarded $179,514 in cleanup funds for this 13.2-acre site contaminated with petroleum and other contaminants. Used for truck/trailer storage, maintenance, and repair; this site will be redeveloped with two, four-story apartment buildings with 228 affordable units, and one, five-story apartment building with 252 senior-living units. It is anticipated this project will create 10 jobs and increase the tax base by $416,509. Matching costs will be paid by the developer and other grant sources.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Roseville Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: CCGP-21-0015-Z-FY21
Start Date of Grant: 06/18/2021
End Date of Grant Period: 11/21/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000197714
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 189904
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 189904
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: Roseville EDA is awarded $189,904 in additional cleanup funding for this 13.20-acre site contaminated with petroleum and other contaminants. These funds will supplement the $179,514 award made in January 2020. Historically used as a truck/trailer storage, maintenance, and repair, this site will be redeveloped into two buildings, one multi-family building with 280 affordable units, and one, affordable senior housing with 277 units. The project is anticipated to create 10 jobs and increase the tax base by $416,509. Matching costs will be paid by the developer and other grant sources.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: During the monitoring, a finding was issued regarding the grantee not meeting the match requirement. The finding was resolved quickly with additional match provided. Despite the finding, the city did an outstanding job administering the grant.
Name of Grantee: Mawadda, LLC
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: LMBL-22-0062-H-FY23 Mawadda
Start Date of Grant: 10/10/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 12/17/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001131140
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 28000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 28000
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: A grant from Launch MN to Mawadda LLC for $28,000.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Quebracho LLC
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 239973
Start Date of Grant: 10/13/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 12/19/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001077068
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 35000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 33498.79
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: Grant in the amount of $35,000 awarded to Quebracho LLC from Launch MN funds.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Partially
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Partially
Explanations and additional information: The grantee was not able to utilize all of the funds because the business closed and was dissolved. The grantee completed the required program reports but results were not met as it did not spend all of its awarded funds.
Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: The business closed and was dissolved.
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Name of Grantee: Anderson Media Group LLC dba Orpheum Theatre
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: MTRP-21-0079-H-FY21
Start Date of Grant: 02/05/2021
End Date of Grant Period: 03/15/2021
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001078949
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 15000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 15000
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: The Movie Theater Relief Grant (MTRG) Program (“Program”) is a temporary grant program created to provide grants for movie theaters in need of economic relief as a result of being adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? No
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? No
Explanations and additional information: DEED sent the grant to the Department of Revenue for possible clawback after non-responsiveness to closeout requests.
The grantee never responded to monitoring and reporting outreach. DEED worked with the local community for additional assistance. The grantee never reopened the facility, which is contrary to their grant application.
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Name of Grantee: Todd W Frager Fairmont Theatre dba Fairmont Theatre
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: MTRP-21-0080-H-FY21
Start Date of Grant: 02/05/2021
End Date of Grant Period: 03/15/2021
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001079045 001
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 60000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 60000
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: The Movie Theater Relief Grant (MTRG) Program (“Program”) is a temporary grant program created to provide grants for movie theaters in need of economic relief as a result of being adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? No
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? No
Explanations and additional information: DEED sent the grant to the Department of Revenue for possible clawback after non-responsiveness to closeout requests.
Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: The grantee never responded to monitoring and reporting outreach. DEED worked with the local community for additional assistance. The grantee never reopened the facility, which is contrary to their grant application. However, the theatre was sold and reopened.
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Name of Grantee: Collagen Solutions LLC (US)
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: MJCF-21-0023-H-FY22
Start Date of Grant: 01/12/2021
End Date of Grant Period: 01/12/2026
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001098896 001
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 175000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 175000
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: Minnesota Job Creation Fund (MJCF)
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
Explanations and additional information: Did not create and maintain 20 full-time permanent employees. The company received full payment on 16. The
company was up 23 at one point but fell below 20 when it got to reimbursement.
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Name of Grantee: Advisory Aerospace OSC LLC
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 252387
Start Date of Grant: 08/05/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 11/30/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001104438
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 44980
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 44980
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: Research & Development, Direct Business, and Technical Assistance
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Bloom Standard Inc
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 239924
Start Date of Grant: 12/12/2023
End Date of Grant Period: 01/10/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001157387
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 35000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 35000
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: Grant in the amount of $35,000 awarded to Bloom Standard, Inc. from Launch MN funds.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Swinergy Inc
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 247376
Start Date of Grant: 08/05/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 01/31/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001170538
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 31500
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 31500
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: Research and Development Expenses, Direct Business Expenses
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: 4036400
Start Date of Grant: 07/01/2023
End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000206857.001
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 261336
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 261336
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: Provide employment and training services to at-risk and economically disadvantaged youth ages 14-24 through the Minnesota Youth Program.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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Name of Grantee: Rural Minnesota CEP Inc
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: 4026400
Start Date of Grant: 07/01/2023
End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000196982.001
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 1346336
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 1346336
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: Grant Description and Purpose: Provide employment and training services to at-risk and economically disadvantaged youth ages 14-24 through the Minnesota Youth Program.
Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
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