Welcome to the Minnesota Technical Assistance Collaborative!
The MN TA Collaborative is a statewide network of 100+ TA providers & organizations helping Minnesota local governments, Tribes, and NGOs plan, fund, and implement climate and clean energy projects.
Powered by the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs), we're a no-cost information hub and front door for both TA providers and communities to find each other, pool resources, coordinate efforts, and accelerate climate and clean energy goals together.
NATIVE NATION: RED LAKE NATION
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JUST LAUNCHED!
NEW! Minnesota Siting Collaborative
Updated: June 11, 2026
The Minnesota Siting Collaborative provides guidance on the siting and permitting of renewable energy to support stakeholders on issues related to community- and utility-scale renewable energy. It's comprised of 11 state, Tribal, and nonprofit organizations working together to provide reliable information and technical assistance to local and Tribal governments, communities, and other stakeholders on issues related to the planning, siting, and permitting of large renewable energy projects across Minnesota.
Request Technical Assistance
Minnesota local governments, community groups, and other stakeholders can use this form to request free technical assistance on solar, wind, and battery planning, siting, and permitting. The Collaborative can provide workshops, facilitation, and consultations on topics like:
- Understanding permitting processes
- Planning and zoning
- Community engagement
- Environmental, economic, and community impacts
- Benefits agreements
- Planning for decommissioning
Partners
Clean Energy Resource Teams | Great Plains Institute | Laborers' International Union of North America | Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association | Minnesota Department of Commerce | Minnesota Environmental Quality Board | Minnesota Farmers Union | Minnesota Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution | Minnesota Public Utilities Commission | Minnesota Solar Energy Industry Association (MnSEIA) | Southwest Regional Development Commission
Minnesota Climate + Clean Energy Grants Tracker
Updated: July 1, 2026
Search below for federal, state and philanthropic grants for climate, clean energy, and environment projects in Minnesota. To view details, click on the diagonal arrow on the left side of each record, or view our grant calendar by due date. Also check out CERTs' Pay for Your Project tool.
Upcoming Events & Webinars
Updated: July 1, 2026
Want to learn something new and meet peers who are advancing climate and clean energy progress across Minnesota? Take a look and register!
UPDATE! WORKFORCE REPORT RELEASED (JUNE 2026)
Minnesota Climate Action Framework
Minnesota's Climate Change Subcabinet has released the 2026 Climate Action Framework. It outlines actions necessary to meet the state's climate goals and achieve our vision of a carbon-neutral, resilient, and equitable future for Minnesota. UPDATE (June 16, 2026): The State just published a new Workforce Analysis & Report to understand the jobs and industries that support (or could support) Minnesota’s climate goals, and how workforce needs may shift.
7 Climate Action Goals: (1) Clean transportation (2) Climate-smart natural and working lands (3) Resilient communities (4) Clean energy (5) Healthy lives and communities (6) Clean economy and (7) Efficient and resilient buildings.
Minnesota Local Climate Action Plans Dashboard
Updated: July 1, 2026t
Climate action is happening across Minnesota!
Explore our real-time public dashboard to discover local & regional plans aimed at strengthening community health and resilience, reducing emissions, and increasing protections from climate impacts. These plans support the 3 pillars and 7 goals of our newly revised Minnesota Climate Action Framework. Do you know about plans or projects underway? Share them with us!
Entities include:
- 935 cities
- 87 counties
- 11 Native nations
- 13 regions
- 9 campuses
- 1 great state
Additional entities and plans we may add:
- regional transportation plans
- watershed districts
- soil and water conservation districts
- NGO/community-based climate plans
We're using publicly verified data. This includes: entity websites, state agencies, academic reports, and trackers such as GreenSteps’ MN Sustainability Index and 100PercentMN.org.
What does "w/ plan" mean? This refers to the # of entities covered by at least 1 plan, e.g., multiple cities are covered by a single county plan.
MnCIFA Call for Applications - (future rounds will be open)
The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) serves Minnesota through innovative financing to support our state's clean energy economy. Our lending fills gaps in green financing and leverages private, nonprofit and public investments to advance clean energy projects benefiting communities across our state.
- Reduce energy costs and increase reliability for Minnesotans
- Bring clean energy innovation to Minnesota that spurs economic development
- Expand clean energy opportunities in Tribal or Greater Minnesota communities
MnCIFA is seeking to deploy up to $50 million as a result of this Call of Financing Applications. The current call closed March 10; however, you may still apply on a rolling basis.
Submit Your Project to the Midwest Climate & Clean Energy Project Database!
In partnership with philanthropic partners, the MN TA Collab and the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) are managing a Midwest Climate & Clean Energy Database to map projects across the Midwest, including Minnesota. We invite climate and clean energy projects of all budget sizes and stages. .
By submitting your project, communities may be matched to potential technical assistance, funding, and resources. (Note: This form does not autosave so keep tab open or submit in one sitting).
