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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Exceeded program enrollments and reimbursements

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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.

The business closed and was dissolved.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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. However, the theatre was sold and reopened.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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 and monitoring requirements, timely & 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

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.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: