City of Farmington

This grant program is now closed for the remainder of 2022. Please inquire for future offerings. 

In coordination with the 2022 EDA Workplan, the EDA is offering a Façade Improvement Program for business properties along MN Highway 3 and within downtown Farmington.

The program was created to encourage businesses to improve their curb appeal by helping finance exterior façade improvements.

These improvements must be visible from public streets and sidewalks and include, but are not limited to: 

• Art or murals
• Awnings, canopies or marquees
• Decorative fencing
• Dumpster enclosures or utility screening
• Exterior lighting
• Exterior paint and re-siding
• Masonry repairs and tuckpointing
• Permanent landscape improvements
• Permanent patios
• Repair and restoration of windows and doors 
• Signage

The initial program deadline of March 31, 2022 has passed.

• Façade Improvement Program Guidelines
• Façade Improvement Program Application
• Facade Improvement Property Eligibility Map

Submit completed applications along with bids to DKuennen@FarmingtonMN.gov or bring it to City Hall. Questions? Call 651-280-6820.

This grant program is now closed for the remainder of 2022. Please inquire for future offerings. 

In coordination with the 2022 EDA Workplan, the EDA is offering a Redevelopment and Property Reinvestment Program for business properties within the City of Farmington.

The program was created with the intent of helping spur investment on commercial and industrial properties to foster property improvements, redevelopment growth and increase the productive use of existing infrastructure within the city. Eligible projects focus on property, building and code improvements which are permanent and anchored to the site. Projects utilizing this grant money must go towards a project which helps redevelop, maintain and/or expand the variety of business use on site.

Redevelopment and Property Reinvestment Program Guidelines

Redevelopment and Property Reinvestment Program Application

Submit completed applications along with bids to DKuennen@FarmingtonMN.gov or bring it to City Hall. Questions? Call 651-280-6820.

Farmington partners with the Dakota County CDA and the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers to offer the Open to Business Program. Business Advisor Natalie Mouilso offers one-on-one business counseling and personal assistance for entrepreneurs and business owners at no cost. Natalie will work with you to develop a strong business plan, identify challenges and opportunities for your business, and tailor solutions to your business questions. She can also help determine financial needs and identify and apply for financing that will meet those needs. 

Open to Business Advisor

Natalie Mouilso
612-706-3926
nmouilso@mccdmn.org 
mccdmn.org
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state’s principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade, workforce development, and community development.