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Blue Earth County EDA authorized $3.35 million rental-assistance grant and $150,000 housing trust fund award
Summary
The Mankato and Blue Earth County EDA was authorized to execute a Minnesota Housing 'Bring It Home' grant totaling $3,347,771 to provide rental assistance across Region 9, and the EDA accepted a $150,000 Local Housing Trust Fund award with a matching $150,000 local contribution to support a community land trust.
Nicole Cunningham, health coordinator for the Mankato and Blue Earth County EDAs, told the Economic Development Authority on Sept. 9 that Minnesota Housing awarded the EDAs a "Bring It Home" grant on July 24, 2025, totaling $3,347,771. She said the award includes $62,575 for startup costs and $3,285,196 intended for housing-assistance payments and administrative fees over a two-year contract term.
Cunningham said the program is expected to provide roughly 150 to 180 vouchers across Region 9 and will…
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