MMB just released the 2026 capital budget instructions and is now accepting requests for consideration in the 2026 capital budget. Please see the info and the link below for more information about the process, including key dates and how to submit a request:

https://mn.gov/mmb/budget/budget-instructions/capbud/

If you have questions about the capital budget instructions and process, feel free to reach out to Amanda.Burckhardt@state.mn.us.

For questions about system access, please contact budget.finance.mmb@state.mn.us.

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Instructions for Local Units of Government with Capital Budget Requests

Capital budget requests are submitted through the web-based Capital Budget System (CBS). CBS uses the LoginMN sign-on service and local government staff accessing CBS must use the link below to log in (see below). Visit the CBS website for user guides and training videos.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) issues instructions for capital budget requests in the spring of odd-numbered calendar years on this webpage. The capital budget process follows a timeline set in statute for state agencies and political subdivisions, including local units of government, and begins in odd-numbered calendar years with the collection of requests for the upcoming even-numbered year legislative session.

• Local governments are encouraged to submit capital budget requests in the early summer of odd-numbered years. MMB publishes and submits this information to the Legislature by July 15 of each odd-numbered year.
• Local governments may edit or submit new capital budget requests in the fall of odd-numbered years. MMB publishes and submits this information to the Legislature with the Governor’s capital budget recommendations by January 15 of the following even-numbered year, alternating years with the biennial operating budget, which is presented to the Legislature in odd-numbered years.

New Login Process for Local Governments

The Capital Budget System (CBS) uses LoginMN for account management and security. All local government staff accessing CBS must create a new LoginMN account in order to use CBS to submit a Capital Budget request starting May 2025.

Additional Information

Due Dates for 2026 Project Information in CBS

• June 13, 2025 - Local Units of Government Final Requests
• October 17, 2025 - Local Units of Government Final Edits

2026 Capital Budget Instructions

• Memo to Local Units of Government from Erin Campbell, MMB Commissioner
• Local Capital Budget Instructions
• Local Capital Budget Process Steps
• Local Government Capital Request Form

Special Instructions

• Capital Grants Manual
• After the Bonding Bill

Implementing Approved Capital Projects

Policies, instructions, and procedures for implementing approved capital projects and grant agreements are issued jointly by the Debt Management Division, the Budget Division, and the Accounting Division - to ensure the requirements of all applicable statutes and general obligation (G.O.) bonding requirements are met. State agencies and local grantees can find applicable instructions here:

• Financial Policies and Procedures for Capital Projects

FAQs for Local Governments and Political Subdivisions

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