Coon Rapids Front Door Grant Program: $1,000–$5,000 for Exterior Home Improvements

The City of Coon Rapids, Minnesota is offering the Front Door Grant Program for 2026. It helps homeowners pay for street-facing exterior upgrades that improve curb appeal.

Program name

Front Door Grant Program (City of Coon Rapids, MN)

Grant amount

• Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000.
• The grant pays 15% or 25% of eligible costs, based on the project type.
• To get the minimum $1,000 award, the homeowner must spend at least $4,000.

Who qualifies

• Owner-occupied homes with homestead status in Anoka County.
• 1–4 unit residential property (single-family, townhome, twin home, or condo).
• Estimated market value under $400,000.
• Property taxes must be current.
• Homeowners who received this grant between 2019–2025 are not eligible.

How to apply

1. Apply online through the City of Coon Rapids Online Permit Portal.
2. Include at least one required “Beautification Project,” such as a front door, front porch, driveway, or street-facing landscaping.
3. Wait for the public lottery drawing. Winners are selected by lottery.

Deadline

• Application deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
• Lottery drawing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6 p.m.

See more updates at Grant News. If you need help with other fixes, browse home repair grants.