Funding Development Services
- Research to determine which sources are available for your project
- Coordination of the necessary paperwork
- Grant application and administration
- Knowledge of the funding process details
- Technical advice throughout the application and design process
- Familiarity with funding agencies’ study requirements
- Established relationships with state and federal agencies
“The last two years, we’ve utilized Widseth’s funding services, and they had a 100% success rate in obtaining grant dollars. Two or maybe three years prior, we tried to do it all in-house, and we weren’t successful at all.”
– Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud
Jill Kemen
City of Dawson
City Clerk
Working with Widseth is amazing! They’re always there and have helped us every step of the way. They’re a partner everyone needs.
Widseth helped the City of Dawson secure $15,570,000 in PFA funding, including a $9,720,000 grant.
$350M in Funding Secured for Our Clients
One of the most important factors that takes a project from concept to reality is adequate funding. An extensive knowledge of state and federal funding options is key to successfully securing the funds your project will need.
Funding Agency Familiarity
MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
- Greater MN Business Public Infrastructure Program (BDPI)
- Small Cities Development Program (SCDP)
- Redevelopment Grant Program
- Demolition Loan Program
MN Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
- Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRF)
- Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWRF)
- Point Source Implementation Grant (PSIG)
- Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF)
MN Department of Transportation
- Transportation Economic Development & Infrastructure Grant Program
- Transportation Revolving Loan Fund
USDA-Rural Development (RD)
- Community Facility Loans and Grants (CF)
- Water and Wastewater Disposal Loans and Grants
- Pre-Planning Grant or SEARCH program
- Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLG)
MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Outdoor Recreation Grants
- Parks and Trails Legacy
- Regional Trail Grant Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)
Minnesota Legacy Funding
Minnesota Historical Society
Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB)