Mobilizing Climate-Aligned and Community-Led Capital
This three-day, in-person convening will prepare Minnesota stakeholders to maximize the local benefits of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and other relevant federal funding for clean technology projects. Training will include types of eligible clean technology projects and relevant financing considerations, enabling attendees to begin to evaluate how to ready local institutions to leverage these opportunities. It will also provide specifics on ensuring employment, skill-building, and other economic benefits flow to communities for impact beyond emissions reductions. Through panels, instructive sessions, and interactive discussions, this event will provide a platform for collaboration, relationship-building, and multi-stakeholder alignment on high impact uses of GGRF in Minnesota. Attendees will include Minnesota Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), business and workforce associations, and other stakeholders with key roles in leveraging GGRF capital.
Overall Objectives
- Gain critical knowledge about the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to leverage relevant programs for your organization and clients.
- Identify opportunities for your organization to attract or spend GGRF and IRA funds.
- Learn which clean energy and technology opportunities are most feasible for Minnesota.
- Build relationships that will support bringing GGRF and IRA funds and benefits to Minnesota.
Attendees will include Minnesota Community Development Financial Institutions CFDIs), Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), business and workforce associations, and other stakeholders with key roles in leveraging GGRF capital.
Monday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. through Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
DEED Headquarters
180 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101