Business News & Updates
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.
MN Promise Act Grant Program
The first round of MN PROMISE Act grants will open on June 3, 2024. Applicants will have until June 30, 2024 to submit.
MN Promise Act Grant program and Loan program Town hall for South Minneapolis
A few of the offices representing South Minneapolis have scheduled an informational Town Hall with relevent organizations and individuals to discuss the MN Promise Act Grant and Loan programs with eligible small businesses.
Promise Act Virtual "Get Ready" Info Session
Join NDC for an Upcoming Virtual “Get Ready” Info Session!
Free Waste Reduction Assistance and Grant Funding Now Available
In Hennepin County, there's a 38.5% tax levied on waste destined for landfills or incinerators. However, recycling and organics recycling are tax-exempt!
PROMISE Act “Get Ready” Virtual Info Session
Join NDC for an info session on Monday, March 4 at 5:30 pm via Zoom that will include an overview of the program, more about who is eligible, the application process, and what you need to know to apply.
Cultural Market Small Business Support Program
The Cultural Market Small Business Support program will provide grants from $10,000 to $50,000, to assist in maintaining the vibrancy, security, and commerce of cultural malls located in the city of Minneapolis. These malls provide important, culturally unique goods and services to the community, facilitate participation in the economy for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and are accessible to the public.
Grants for Energy Efficiency in 2024
If you have equipment replacement or retrofit projects on your agenda for 2024, contact Energy Smart to explore available funding options. High-efficiency furnaces, boilers, ACs, ventilation, natural gas kitchen equipment, LED lights, all of this and more are qualified for grant funding!
PROMISE Act Grant & Loan Info Session at Midtown Global Market
The Promise Act grant and loan applications will be available early 2024 to support underserved
small businesses located in specific corridors and neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Good Steward Grant
Hennepin County is now accepting Good Steward Grant applications through November 14, 2023.
These grants typically support smaller conservation projects such as constructing rain gardens, stabilizing stream banks, restoring native vegetation, installing vegetated filter strips, or implementing other best management projects. The typical funding amount is $10,000 to $20,000; maximum funding amount of $25,000.