Overview

We are looking to fund community projects that support the goals and priorities of the:

• Northside green zone
• Southside green zone

Read more about the Green Zones

Projects funded by the RFP must fall within these priority areas:

• Community building
• Wealth building
• Air quality

See the eligibility requirements for this proposal

Funding period

• Estimated contract start: January 2026
• Estimated contract end: December 2026

Read the following instructions to apply

View a list of City RFPs

• Select the event named RFP_HLTH_2026 Green Zone Community Projects
• The event ID is 3830
• Review and download the bid package for information about the RFP and how to submit an application through eSupplier
• See the steps to submit a bid

Proposals are due Oct 21 at 2 p.m.

Eligible applicants

Applicants must:

• Serve Minneapolis residents particularly in the Northside and Southside Green Zones
• Meets City of Minneapolis contract requirements

Eligible applicants include:

• Non-profit and for-profit organizations
• Neighborhood associations
• Faith based organizations
• Business associations
• Other organizations serving Minneapolis residents

If you have any questions, contact the Health department

Geographic requirements

Project proposals should be developed to serve residents and businesses within the Green Zones.

Projects may be one of the following:

• Specific to one Green Zone
• A neighborhood within one Green Zone
• Serve across both Green Zones

Enter an address into the Green Zones map to see if it falls in the boundaries