RAISE Grant

In 2022 MnDOT and the City of Bemidji submitted a joint application for a RAISE Grant through the U.S. DOT, which help communities build transportation projects that have significant local or regional impact and improve safety and equity. The project was awarded $18 million, with $14.4 million towards the MnDOT project and $3.6 million toward the City’s. This highly competitive grant will cover a significant portion of both the MnDOT Hwy 197 corridor between Gillett Dr and Hannah Ave, along with the city streets of Middle School Dr and Hannah Ave between Paul Bunyan Dr (Hwy 197) to 23rd St.

RAISE Grant Fact Sheet from the US DOT News Release