Urban farm and garden community ownership request for proposals

We are looking to identify Minneapolis lots that can be used to sustainably grow food and associated growers.

Eligible applicants include:

• Organizations
• Individuals

Proposal

As a part of their proposals, applicants will propose:

• A lot to be purchased and put into a trust for long-term urban agricultural use
• A budget to pay for infrastructure, tools and supplies to grow food on lots selected for purchase (pending availability of funds in 2026)

See more details on lot eligibility and program goals

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Funding period

• Estimated contract start: January 2026
• Estimated contract end: December 2030

Read the RFP

View a list of City RFPs

• Select the event named RFP_HLTH Urban Farm & Garden Community
• The event ID is 3722

Proposals are due Oct. 7 at 2 p.m.

Lot eligibility

A lot must fit the following criteria to be eligible for this RFP:

• Is in Minneapolis
• Is in an underserved area
• Has a current owner who is willing to sell
• Is valued at or below $55,000
• Fits the zoning code (see RFP document for more details)
• Has safe soil conditions
  • If not, the applicant has a plan or resources for remediation or implementing safety measures, such as raised beds

Program goals

The primary program goals are to:

• Maintain spaces in food and production over time
• Assist a community focused grower in supporting healthy food access