Neighborhood STAR Grant Application Opens March 31
Applications for the Neighborhood STAR Program open March 31. The program offers grants to projects that contribute to the prosperity, cultural diversity and vitality of St. Paul neighborhoods. To be eligible, businesses or other entities must be located in or doing business in St. Paul and use the funds for capital improvements with an expected life of seven or more years. Most awards are for $50,000 or less.
The 2025 application opened March 31 at stpaul.gov/nstar.
All applications must be submitted online through ZoomGrants by Friday, May 2 at 4 p.m. Applications must be complete and include all required attachments to be eligible for funding consideration.
Interested business owners should plan to join the virtual Neighborhood STAR Workshop on Tuesday, April 8 from 1-2 p.m. This is your chance to learn more about the program, get application tips, and ask questions of the STAR team. Log-in instructions for the workshop will be posted soon on the Neighborhood STAR website.
The City of St. Paul has invested in over 1,200 projects through Neighborhood STAR since 1995. The program also presents a unique opportunity for the City to partner with local businesses to enhance St. Paul neighborhoods.
Find details about the program, including guidelines and FAQs, at stpaul.gov/nstar, and be sure to sign up for the Neighborhood STAR email list to get the latest updates.
