Funding Available: Local Bridge Replacement Program (LBRP) and Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)

Funding Available: Local Bridge Replacement Program (LBRP) and Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)

The 2025 1st Special Session appropriated significant funding that townships can apply for:

Local Bridge Replacement Program (LBRP)

• $20 million in general obligation (GO) bonds was approved for competitive LBRP grants.
• Townships are eligible.
• Funding is being distributed on a first come, first served basis after priority projects on the waiting list are funded (~$10 million needed for those projects).
• State Aid will continue to reserve bridge funds for required matches on federally funded projects.
• If your township has an eligible bridge project, act soon!

For questions about LBRP, contact Jerilyn Swenson at 612-409-3158 or jerilyn.swenson@state.mn.us.

Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)

• $47 million in GO bonds was also approved for competitive LRIP grants, with at least $5 million reserved for townships.
• The next solicitation is expected in fall 2025, with informational webinars beforehand.

For questions about LRIP, contact Rashmi Brewer at 651-366-3830 or rashmi.brewer@state.mn.us.