Minnesota Business and Commerce Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses in Central Minnesota that faced revenue loss during the pandemic and did not receive prior state aid.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in southern Minnesota to drive community economic development and entrepreneurship, particularly for projects facing financial challenges.

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to pursue activities that foster personal growth, confidence, and self-discovery.

This program provides funding to local governments in Minnesota for infrastructure projects that boost economic development, create jobs, and improve transportation systems.

This program provides financial and technical support to small businesses in Minnesota looking to start or expand their export activities in foreign markets.

This program provides funding to local and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for the demolition and environmental cleanup of commercial and industrial properties, preparing them for new development and economic growth.

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota to develop innovative projects that enhance workforce housing and attract and retain workers.

This program provides financial support to Minnesota-based businesses and organizations for replacing or retrofitting refrigeration systems with environmentally friendly options that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

This grant provides funding to Minnesota-based organizations to develop markets for innovative agricultural practices that improve soil health and water quality through the use of continuous living cover crops.

This program provides training and financial support to early-stage entrepreneurs in Minnesota who are dedicated to creating socially impactful and sustainable businesses.

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners, businesses, and developers in downtown Foley and St. Cloud for projects that promote economic growth and community enhancement.

This grant provides funding to individuals, farmers, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota to enhance production capacity and market access for value-added agricultural products, with a focus on improving food safety and hemp fiber processing.

This grant provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Minnesota to start, modernize, or expand processing operations for meat, poultry, eggs, and milk, with a focus on increasing sales and market access for locally raised livestock products.

This grant provides matching funds to property and business owners in Rochester, Minnesota, to improve commercial properties and enhance the local economy.

This funding opportunity supports capital improvement projects that enhance community vitality and cultural diversity in neighborhoods of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate cultural diversity, strengthen community connections, and empower residents in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in Northwest Minnesota that are working to create inclusive communities for immigrants and refugees by enhancing social, civic, and economic connections.

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, for exterior home improvements that enhance curb appeal and neighborhood aesthetics.

This program provides funding to agricultural and rural electric cooperatives in Minnesota to develop facilities that produce eco-friendly nitrogen fertilizers using renewable energy and green hydrogen.

This grant provides financial support to small businesses in New Ulm, particularly in the restaurant, retail, childcare, and light manufacturing sectors, to promote local economic development.