Grants for Minnesota Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota residential and commercial property owners and developers in eligible locations for building relocation projects. Funding is intended for expenses related to physically relocating a building to a new location. All projects must...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota individuals, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to salvage construction materials. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and health centers and systems for continuing education programs in the field of medicine. Funding is intended to support independent education programs as well as medical-scientific programs. Programs must align...

Grants to Minnesota food and beverage manufacturing facilities and food system waste processors for technical support to reduce emissions. Funding is intended for services to evaluate and improve efficiency, such as assessments, feasibility studies, plan developme...

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA businesses, medical providers, e-commerce businesses, mobile businesses, and nonprofit organizations to offset the cost of credit card processing expenses. In addition to funding, grantees will receive upgraded pay...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota farmers, producers, and agricultural businesses to promote sustainable farming practices. Funding is intended to support the adoption and implementation of a range of sustainable agricultural practices that have been demonstrat...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit property owners and tenants to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage property owners to invest in exterior building improvements that enhance the downtown’s appearance, a...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribes, and schools to upgrade refrigeration and cold storage units. Funding is intended to replace existing models with more environmentally friendly options. The systems being replaced must be...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to treat AIDS and address health disparities. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication c...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and Tribal governments in eligible regions for environmental initiatives that increase energy efficiency. Eligible projects include window and door replacements, heating and cooling in...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners in multiple states to join a business development program. The program is designed to help applicants grow operational capacity and readiness to contract with the government and enter next-phase opportuni...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups to support the use of the funding source's technology to expand their companies. Startups will receive credits to apply towards AI programs and data storage. Startups will also have access to expert advice...

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, students, communities, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to address the effects of climate change. Funding is intended to support renewable energy enterprises and other activities that promote climate change leadership within...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota businesses and commercial tenants in eligible regions for facade improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that improve community appearance, curb appeal, and business visibility. Properties must be located ...