Minnesota Business and Commerce Grants

This funding program provides financial support to small to midsize nonprofit organizations in Minnesota that focus on improving their internal operations and capacity, particularly those serving low-income communities and led by BIPOC individuals.

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 financial support to local businesses in Renville County for innovative projects that promote growth, sustainability, and job creation.

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 program provides matching funds to businesses and property owners in designated areas of Rochester, Minnesota, to support improvements and revitalization of commercial spaces.

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.

This grant provides financial support to grocery stores and small food retailers in Minnesota to improve their facilities and equipment, making healthy and affordable food more accessible in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports urban youth agricultural education and community development initiatives in Minnesota's urban and peri-urban areas, benefiting a range of organizations including nonprofits, schools, and local governments.

This grant provides financial support to urban farmers in Minnesota for implementing conservation practices that improve environmental health and farm sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and outreach projects that improve the health and sustainability of Lake Superior and Minnesota's inland waters, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and collaborative teams focused on aquatic resources.