342 Minnesota Small Business Grants

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative projects that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restoring or...

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appre...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, academic, and research institutions and businesses to participate in a challenge to devise AI applications that are globally beneficial. Applications within the following areas of interest are encouraged: educat...

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, environmen...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International publishing companies to translate Japanese works of literature. Funding is intended to facilitate worldwide understanding of Japanese culture by making Japanese works more accessible. Eligible uses of funds include translation a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and tribes to use data and technology to improve health services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support networks of p...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The program is intended for early-stage entrepreneurs, includi...

Grants to USA small business concerns partnered with research institutes for research and development of technologies to improve health outcomes for people using drugs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

Grants to USA small business concerns for innovative research and development related to improved health outcomes for people using drugs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the research and dev...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to enhance software tools used in scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the dev...

Grants to USA agricultural and livestock producers in multiple states for research, education, and demonstration projects. Eligible applicants are located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and...

Awards to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands businesses, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to recognize their outstanding impact, innovations, and contributions to increasing the country's global competitiveness. Awards are intended to celebrate excellen...

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to sup...

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, agencies, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Projects...

Grants to USA healthcare professional education schools and healthcare improvement entities for symposia on atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata at medical conferences. The intent of this funding is to address practice and knowledge gaps in the field through education...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tourism marketing organizations for programs to foster tourism. Funding may be used for marketing campaigns to draw visitors to the state. Eligible expenses include trade shows as well as advertising cost...

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota women-owned for-profit entities in eligible locations to promote business development. Funding is intended to assist women (or those who identify as female) business owners in achieving growth and success. Eligible applicants are majority ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for the development of technologies that will prevent both pregnancies and STIs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA family- and tribe-owned livestock and poultry farms for projects that improve animal conditions. Funding is intended to assist independent farmers in enhancing or expanding pasture, obtaining animal welfare certification, and building capa...

Grant of $10,000 to a USA family-owned or tribal animal farm for capacity-building activities to adopt more humane operation methods. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that assist in adopting and expanding pasture-based farming and/or the use of altern...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to develop technologies and systems that help promote self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed p...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for research projects on the integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

Contract for services to USA public, private, and nonprofit entities, and tribal, faith-based, and community-based organizations to manage a national bank of information related to rural healthcare. Applicants are advised that completing required registrations may take...

Contract for services to a USA nonprofit, agency, business, tribe, or school district to build the capacity of rural health offices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days. Funding is intended to strengthen leadership, promote collabo...

Grant to a USA IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, government agency, or International organization to conduct Earth System Modeling research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and others for research related to obesity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support studies th...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

Grants to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and individuals at educational institutions for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conference is ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to provide small busine...

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs to receive business development support. The purpose of the program is to help business owners achieve success through mentorship, peer support, and education. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the community a...

Awards to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals to recognize technologies that make significant positive environmental impacts. Nominees will be judged on science and innovation, human health and environmental benefits, and applicability and...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to showcase grid-edge technology solutions. Winners must attend an industry conference where they will present their solutions and have the opportunity to collaborate with other g...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories school food authorities and food industries in collaboration with eligible partners to improve food offerings for K-12 students. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. El...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA swim instructors, programs, and facilities to provide adult swimming lessons. Funding is intended to support the provision of free or low-cost opportunities for underserved and underrepresented populations to acquire basic swimming skills....

Grants to USA swim lesson providers to offer free or low-cost swimming programs to youth from underserved backgrounds. Applicants must be pre-approved as a provider prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to expand existing programming to reach underserved and...

Opportunity for USA tech and workforce development business owners to participate in a training program. The program is intended for women-owned businesses to gain the knowledge, skills, mentorship, and training needed to access capital and make their businesses succes...

Grants to USA states, Tribes, and combinations thereof for capital projects to improve intercity passenger rail service. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve and expand rail service and to...

Opportunity for USA community solar developers and co-developers to participate in a competition to develop equitable community solar projects. Successful applicants will receive the opportunity to receive monetary prizes, tools, resources, consulting services, trainin...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for proj...

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and school districts for projects to restore ecosystems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities to foster development in the clean diesel sector. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to support the acquisition of equipment, engines, and vehicles and provide solutions to r...

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Proposals are invited for high-potent...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities should i...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups at any stage to participate in an accelerator program to help launch innovative technology ventures. Companies that provide products or services in the following sectors are eligible: cybersecurity, AI and machine...

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

Grants of $500 to USA BIPOC women with a current or previous breast cancer diagnosis for medical and financial assistance. Funds may be used for essential self-care, alternative care, living expenses, medical treatment, and investment in the applicant's own small busin...