Greater Minnesota Rater/Verifier Scholarship

Any project seeking Phius Certification in an eligible county within the state of Minnesota. See the map above for qualifying locations.

Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses (lodging, meals, etc.) directly related to the Certified Rater/Verifier’s travel to and from the project location. Anticipating that multifamily projects will require more visits than a single-family and other small projects, the maximum amounts by project type are listed below:

Maximum Scholarship per Project

• Single Family, Duplexes, and Triplexes: $750
• Multifamily (4 or more units): $1,500

The scholarship is capped annually at $3,000 total for all projects across the state, unless otherwise adjusted by the Phius Alliance Board.

Refer to the table below for a list of Minnesota-based Phius Certified Raters and Verifiers. If you are using a Rater/Verifier not listed here, please be sure to include the organization and their location within your application.

For the most up-to-date list of available raters and verifiers, visit the Phius Find a Professional page.

Minnesota-Based Raters & Verifiers

Application should be submitted by either the Project Owner or the Rater/Verifier upon receiving Design Certification. Reimbursement will be provided after Phius Certification. 

Copies of the following documentation should be provided to Phius Alliance Minnesota for each trip taken to and from the project site:

• Mileage Report
  • Mileage will be reimbursed according to the IRS rate for the given year (2024 = $0.67/mile)
• Receipts for any relevant payments to be reimbursed. Eligible expenses may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
  • Hotel/Lodging
  • Dining
  • Parking