The City of Minneapolis Health Department is seeking proposals for the 2023 Green Zones Initiative with a total of $50,000 dedicated to supporting community projects in the Northside Green Zone or Southside Green Zone. Applications are due Monday, May 22nd by 4:00 pm!

Green Zones Timeline – Key dates

• RFP Released Wednesday, April 12, 2023

• Pre-application conference call Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

• Questions regarding the RFP submitted Monday, May 15, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

• RFP Applications due Monday, May 22, 2023 by 4:00 pm

• Estimated Award Recipients announced Friday, June 9, 2023

• Estimated project start date Monday, June 19, 2023

Description

City of Minneapolis Health Department Sustainability, Healthy Homes and Environment released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on April 12, 2023, for the 2023 Green Zones community projects. The Green Zones community projects funding provides resources for community-led projects that implement the goals and strategies articulated in the Northside Green Zone Work Plan or Southside Green Zone Work Plan. View this map to see if your community is in a Green Zone.

As part of the 2023 Green Zones community projects, participating individuals or organizations will receive up to $5,000 or $10,000, respectively, to support the implementation of a project that advances environmental justice and aligns with the goals and strategies articulated in the Northside Green Zone Work Plan or Southside Green Zone Work Plan.

Looking for inspiration? Checkout some projects that have received funding in the past.