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Stored deadline is 2026-09-01; page shows July 1, 2026 as the application deadline.
Micro Grants Program is sponsored by The Market Entry Fund (in partnership with Renewing the Countryside). This program supports early-stage Minnesota food and beverage entrepreneurs producing packaged products for the consumer market. Grants help businesses grow their operations and prepare for broader market entry, with priority given to underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Funds can be used to streamline operations, upgrade packaging, and purchase essential equipment.
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The Market Entry Fund – Micro Grants Program – NCAT The Market Entry Fund – Micro Grants Program The Market Entry Fund – Micro Grants Program , administered by Renewing the Countryside in association with The Market Entry Fund (TMEF), supports food/beverage/agriculture businesses in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry.
The program’s objective is to bolster the financial capability of emerging businesses owned by underrepresented entrepreneurs in Minnesota who demonstrate systemic barriers to equitable participation in this sector. Emerging or small-scale business based in Minnesota that produce consumer-packaged goods and sell to other businesses for resale are eligible to apply.
The program gives preference to applicants who best align with program goals. Micro-grants range from $5,000 to $20,000, based on the scale of the business. The most competitive applicants explain how the grant will help alleviate a specific challenge or systemic barrier and propel the business forward to the next level of development.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage Minnesota food and beverage entrepreneurs producing packaged products for the consumer market. Priority is given to underrepresented entrepreneurs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Micro Grants Program is funded by The Market Entry Fund (in partnership with Renewing the Countryside). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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