Name of Grantee: Pine County

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: CDAP-21-0002-O-FY21

Start Date of Grant: 08/09/2021

End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000197310 001

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 3743390

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 3626138.14

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Pine County utilized Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding to install broadband infrastructure throughout portions of the county in order to allow households the opportunity increase their internet connectivity. As of the application, the county ranked 4th worst in the state for connection speeds. Funding was also utilized to renovate a homeless shelter in Pine City, MN to provide a quarantine room, increase capacity, improve air filtration, and allow for social distancing.

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: Proposed number of homeless individuals sheltered at the homeless shelter was not met; however, the reporting period is
only a snapshot in time so it expected the homeless shelter will more than the proposed of served individuals.

Due to CDBG-CV funding limitations, additional funding was sought and awarded from another agency to assist in completing
the renovation of the homeless shelter.

Name of Grantee: Meeker

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: BCPF-24-LE09-K-FY24

Start Date of Grant: 05/24/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000212239

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 202423.82

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 202423.82

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Klaris Inc

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 239948

Start Date of Grant: 12/12/2023

End Date of Grant Period: 04/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001157292

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 28000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 28000

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Research, Development and 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Wiktel

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: BCPF‐23‐LE20‐FY2

Start Date of Grant: 04/25/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000195103

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 14568.07

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 14568.07

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: cLoc Medical Inc

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 258166

Start Date of Grant: 10/22/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/22/2026

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001188416

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 28000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 28000

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Research, Development, Direct and Technical Assistance 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Central McGowan Inc

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: MJCF-19-0033-H-FY20

Start Date of Grant: 11/07/2019

End Date of Grant Period: 11/07/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000196646 001

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 120000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 106000

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: The company failed to maintain five (5) positions above the baseline that resulted in funds not being released in 2024.
The project never maintained the 8 projected jobs. The company created 6, but fell below 5 when it got to the reimbursement phase in its final year. The company noted a downturn in the business line in 2024.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of Perham

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 203020

Start Date of Grant: 08/24/2021

End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000195420 001

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 912500

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 221202.01

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Comprehensive grant for housing restoration, and commercial to assist with slum and blight areas.

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: Goals not met this could be contributed to COVID 19.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: Funds were used in appropriate manner on the projects that were completed.

Name of Grantee: St. Cloud Economic Development Authority (EDA)

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: RDGP-20-0007-o-FY20

Start Date of Grant: 07/20/2020

End Date of Grant Period: 03/26/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000229698-001

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 115647

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 115647

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: The St. Cloud Economic Development Authority is awarded $115,647 in Redevelopment Grant funds for demolition, asbestos abatement, and infrastructure improvements on this 0.92-acre site. The current 35-unit Gateway Motel will be redeveloped into a 5,200 square foot, three-tenant commercial building. The project is anticipated to create 26 new jobs and increase the tax base by $9,178.
Matching costs will be paid with tax increment financing.

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of Buffalo

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 202799

Start Date of Grant: 08/24/2021

End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000195465

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 493350

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 445034.36

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Comprehensive grant for housing restoration, and commercial to assist with slum and blight areas.

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of La Crescent

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 203041

Start Date of Grant: 08/24/2021

End Date of Grant Period: 01/31/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000201625

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 552000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 316573.15

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Small Cities Development Program funding will complete rehabilitation work to 20 income qualified homes within the city.

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: The grant requires interested owner-occupied homes to be income qualified. The pool of potentially eligible and interested applicants shrank throughout the grant period.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of Deerwood

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 158153

Start Date of Grant: 05/01/2019

End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2022

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000201460

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 600000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 600000

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Small Cities Development Program funding was used to construct a new water tower to replace a 100 year old water tower. The project included other water system improvements which were paid with other 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of Bertha

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 202806

Start Date of Grant: 08/24/2021

End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000201368

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 386400

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 384713.21

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) funds were awarded to rehabilitate sixteen income qualified owner-occupied homes within the City of Bertha and City of Hewitt, the partner community under this grant.

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: Goal was exceeded by one home.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of Lake City

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 150176

Start Date of Grant: 06/27/2018

End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000196814

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 809400

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 804058.36

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) funding will be utilized to rehabilitate seventeen income qualified owner-occupied homes in target areas and twelve commercial buildings in a target area. SCDP funds also paid for administration of the grant.

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: The owner-occupied rehabilitation proposed goal was not met due to completed projects requiring more funding than initially
anticipated. The remaining funding would not have supported the necessary project to meet the goal.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant Contract Number: 241421

Start Date of Grant: 01/02/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000213765

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 1200000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 1200000

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant description and purpose: Successful Establishment and Operation of the Shelter and Day Center: To open and run a facility that provides safe, accessible shelter and essential day services to immigrants.

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul did a great job providing services and with fiscal reporting.

Name of Grantee: Trekka Therapeutics LLC

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: LMSB-24-0002-H-FY25

Start Date of Grant: 08/05/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001147611

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 35000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 35000

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.

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Hennepin County

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 223182

Start Date of Grant: 01/01/2023

End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000197294

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 480793.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 480793.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: The commissioner of human services shall, in consultation with stakeholders, award grants to eligible applicants to plan, establish, or operate programs to improve accessibility and quality of community-based, outpatient mental health services and reduce the number of clients admitted to regional treatment centers and community behavioral health hospitals.

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of Wadena

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 180787

Start Date of Grant: 06/23/2020

End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000195358 001

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 681720

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 572767.76

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: SCDP funds were awarded to the city to rehabilitate four income qualified owner-occupied homes, nine income qualified single family rental homes, five commercial buildings, and eighteen housing units in multi-family residential buildings. Funds were also awarded for grant administration.

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: Property owner interest diminished throughout the grant term and some interested housing projects could not be assisted as
they did not meet the required income qualification.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of Cloquet

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 222709

Start Date of Grant: 07/11/2022

End Date of Grant Period: 01/12/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000195350 001

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 483649

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 385437.20

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Streetscape assist with slum and blight.

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:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Adialante LLC

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 239918

Start Date of Grant: 12/12/2023

End Date of Grant Period: 04/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001151378

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 31500

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 31500

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Research, Development, Direct and Technical Assistance 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Pelva Health Corporation

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 239966

Start Date of Grant: 12/12/2023

End Date of Grant Period: 04/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001157393

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 28000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 28000

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Research, Development, Direct and Technical Assistance 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: