Contact Us
Email: ward6@stpaul.gov
Phone: 651-266-8660
Facebook: NelsieYangWard6
Twitter: @NelsieYangCM
Meet & Greet virtual appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Free Trees for East Siders
Urban Roots has partnered with Frogtown Green to provide East Side residents with their choice of Serviceberry, Redbud, Crabapple, River Birch, Linden, or Elm tree to be planted on their property this fall.
Urban Roots can also offer residents a free site survey if they need help deciding the best place for the tree on their property and can also assist with planting if needed.
Go to the Urban Roots website for more info!
Arts Impact for Individuals Grant Program
The Arts Impact for Individuals grant program provides up to $5,000 for artistic projects in Minnesota led by individuals. Projects must be focused on creating access to the arts for Minnesotans, and/or engaging with Minnesota communities through artistic endeavors. This grant program is open to individuals who identify as any of the following:
- Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color (BIPOC); and/or
- Disabled/a person with a disability; and/or
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+)
Check out last year’s Arts Impact for Individuals awards announcement to see the types of projects awarded before.
Applications due: October 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eligible funding period: April 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
For questions and assistance related to eligibility and/or preparing an application, please contact Scott Artley (scott@mrac.org or 651-523-6384). Or, fill out the application request meeting request form to schedule a time to meet with a staff member who can assist you.
ReThink Disposable
Are you a business owner and want to save up to $22,000 annually? Rethink Disposable is a FREE program that helps businesses and institutions switch from single use disposables to reusables for dine-in. Costs and technical assistance is available through Clean Water Fund. Email Chloe Kintop at ckintop@cleanwater.org for details.
CERTs Clean Energy Seed Grants
Clean Energy Resource Teams is giving out $5-10k grants for clean energy projects.
Clean energy projects can include energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy, electric vehicle-related projects, and energy storage.
See if your clean energy idea is eligible for funding!
Neighborhood Community Safety Council
The Office of Neighborhood Safety has established a Neighborhood Community Safety Council to support its work.
The council is expanding to include more members from throughout the city. Apply to be part of the Neighborhood Community Safety Council.
Ward 6 Year Round STAR Grant
If you run a business or non-profit in St Paul Ward 6 and are you needing to make a permanent improvement (lasting 7+ years) to your building, you may be eligible for Ward 6 Year-Round STAR Funding!
Please email our office with information on your project to receive an application. Read full STAR eligibility guidelines here. Applications are subject to approval from the Saint Paul STAR Board and Saint Paul City Council.
Join a State Board, Committee or Commission
The MN Secretary of State has a large number of open seats on various state boards, commissions, and committees. If you live or work in the City of St Paul, one of these spots could be for you! View and apply for open state board, commission, and committee positions here.
COVID Testing and Treatment Resources
Find test-to-treat locations where you can get and fill COVID treatment medications same-day.
Federal Government
Residential households in the U.S. can order four more free COVID-19 tests. Tests are updated to detect the presence of the latest variants. One order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests that have an extended shelf life and expiration dates. https://www.covid.gov/tests
State of Minnesota
Four free at-home rapid tests are now available to all Minnesota households through the state’s online ordering program, while supplies last.
Need help placing an order? Call the MDH COVID-19 Public hotline 1-833-431-2053 available Monday - Friday 9 AM - 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM. Language assistance is available. https://sayyeshometest.org/
COVID-19 Self-testing
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