MnCIFA Call for Financing Applications

MnCIFA has issued a new round for our 2026 Call for Applications for projects based in Minnesota. We are seeking to deploy up to $50 million in financing for clean energy projects in Minnesota. Objectives for this Call for Applications are to:  

• Make energy more affordable and reliable for Minnesotans  
• Bring clean energy innovation to Minnesota  
• Expand clean energy opportunities in Tribal or Greater Minnesota communities

Financing products offered in this Call for Applications include two new financing tools in addition to direct loans:  

• MnCIFA Community Loan Fund
• MnCIFA Loan Loss Reserve 
• MnCIFA continues to offer Direct Loans, including bridge loans  

More about the MnCIFA 2026 Call for Applications Round 2:

Review our Steps to Apply, then complete the pre-application form to receive a preliminary assessment by MnCIFA’s team.  

Steps to Apply

Learn more about projects that have received MnCIFA financing:  

Projects

More information:  

• Application process
• Products
• Project qualifications
• Questions and Answers

Timeline  

Proposed timeline for MnCIFA 2026 Call for Applications Round 2:  

• September 30 – call opens for preliminary applications  
• October 30 – current round for Call for Applications closes  
• November 13 – decisions to move forward with full applications  

MnCIFA welcomes applications at any time.  

We accept and review new projects both on a rolling basis and through strategic proactive actions, such as this Call for Applications. Once this round of Call for Applications is closed, MnCIFA will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis and pursue new projects depending on capital availability.

More info: Steps to Apply.

For More Information

Questions regarding this Call for Applications: info.mncifa@state.mn.us
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