Business News & Updates
Minneapolis Foundation Account Creation Guides
To apply for the Minneapolis Foundation Economic Response Fund and/or Salt Cure Fund, one must have an account with the Minneapolis Foundation.
Southeast Asian and Immigrant/Refugee Small Business Stabilization Grant
Small business stabilization grants are now open. Southeast Asian and immigrant/refugee business owners can apply for up to $5,000 in short-term relief. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on need and impact.
Salt Cure Fund - Round One
Applications for the initial Salt Cure Fund grant round are open now until February 23, 2026, with priority to small, independent restaurants in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota.
Solicitud para LEDC Fondo de Emergencia para Pequeños Negocios
Este Fondo de Emergencia, por parte de Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), está diseñado para apoyar a los pequeños negocios que atraviesan dificultades extraordinarias como resultado de la actividad reciente del ICE, con un enfoque particular en la Operación Metro Surge, que comenzó el 15 de diciembre de 2025, y su impacto directo en las operaciones comerciales en todo Minnesota.
MN Promise Act Round 2 Deadline Extended!
The original deadline to start your Round 2 MN PROMISE Act Twin Cities application was December 14, but because funding is still available, they are now accepting applications on a rolling basis until the funds run out.
E-Bike Grants Available for Businesses
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has a funding opportunity available for the purchase of e-bikes for commercial use. Eligible uses include local delivery of goods and services to customers or other businesses.
Applications Now Open: MN PROMISE Act Grants
The MN PROMISE Act grant program is now accepting applications for Round 2! These grants are designed to support small businesses and nonprofits rooted in our communities, helping them recover, grow, and continue creating jobs and opportunities.
Hennepin County Business Recycling Grants
Hennepin County is offering Business Recycling Grants to help organizations reduce waste while saving money.
Waste Wise Available to Support in Hennepin County Now
Businesses and nonprofits in Hennepin County can partner with Waste Wise to access grants for recycling and organic recycling bins and other waste reduction projects. Recycling rates increase dramatically when there is a recycling bin placed next to every trash can. Taking the time to make these changes is worth it since commercial organizations pay a 38.5% tax on waste in Hennepin County, but recycling and organic recycling are tax free.
MN Promise Act West Lake Expansion
Phase 1 of the MN Promise Act Grant applications closed on June 30th. Phase 2 will expand the eligible boundaries and is expected to open in August or September of this year.