Contributed by: Rethos
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Dated Posted: July 9, 2026
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Minnesota Main Streets by Rethos is happy to announce applications are now open for the second round of Looking Up Downtown grants. 

The Minnesota Main Streets Looking Up Downtown grant program will fund the historic rehabilitation of currently vacant or underutilized upper floors into productive use. Business or building owners within a Minnesota Main Street historic district may apply for up to $75,000 in funding.

This competitive grant will fund historic rehabilitation and revitalization of historic buildings located in Minnesota Main Streets districts across the state.

Minnesota Main Streets by Rethos is the Main Street America Coordinating Partner. The Looking Up Downtown grant is being funded by the National Park Service (NPS) Paul Bruhn grant. 

To view the application and associated information, click here.