2026 Proposal & Funding Process

Yes. Once you have started your proposal within the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System, you can collaborate with others on your proposal by clicking the “Select Action” box and choosing the “Delegate Access” function. Collaborators must register for an account within the system first. Collaborators may edit the proposal but do not have the ability to submit the proposal. We do not recommend that more than one user edit the proposal at the same time.

The LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System contains instructions, drop-down menus, and ”Read Me” links that will guide you through the submission process and answer many of your questions. Please take some time to review all the information on the proposal screens. We strongly encourage proposers get registered in the system as soon as possible.

You can view the fields and instructions in the following document prior to beginning your proposal in the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System:

Proposal Guide By Section

Yes, aspects of the funding priorities and proposal requirements are different from previous funding cycles:

• The LCCMR adopted new funding priorities for the 2026 RFP to reflect its new strategic plan.
• LCCMR Restoration Project Requirements have been updated to reflect new guidance from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry on prevailing wage requirements for restoration work.

If you have questions about completing your proposal within the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System, please first consult the “Read Me” links and any drop-down options for fields within the system. The RFP and the Project Manager Info page provide more information about project requirements, funding priorities, the proposal selection process, and other details. If you need further assistance or have unanswered questions, please email LCCMR staff with specific questions or an explanation of any difficulties completing your proposal.

You can print out your draft proposal at any time from the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System. While viewing the proposal, click on the “Select Action” box and choose “Generate Report (Word Doc)”. You can also print the final version that you submit by following the same steps.

Staff are available on a first-come, first-serve basis as time permits to provide a second set of eyes on draft proposals for completeness, clarity, and potential eligibility issues. New proposers are encouraged to meet with LCCMR staff to discuss their proposal, and meetings with new proposers will be prioritized. Please be aware that LCCMR staff require at least one week to review your proposal, so early submissions are encouraged to ensure enough time for review and revisions. To request a meeting, please:

1. Register within the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System.
2. Review the proposal fields, instructions, and “Read Me” links.
3. Fill in your proposal with as much information as possible (the more information, the more feedback we can provide).
4. Generate a Word Doc of your proposal (see question #7).
5. Email LCCMR staff with your draft proposal attached and a short summary of the specific issues you would like to discuss, including specific questions you have. We will schedule a meeting or provide an alternate response as needed and time allows.