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State Small Business Credit Initiative / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Safeguarding tax dollars is our priority: Report suspicious activity . The State Small Business Credit Initiative The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 and includes $10 billion for state, territory and tribal business finance programs.
Minnesota has been approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for up to $97 million for small business financing support. This is the second SSBCI initiative – Minnesota received $15 million through the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Minnesota will receive funds in three disbursements over several years.
DEED has received the initial disbursement of approximately $29. 5 million. Treasury approved Minnesota's application to implement six programs under the SSBCI initiative to benefit small businesses.
Summary information about the programs is below. Information about how to apply is on each program page. For more information about SSBCI, visit the SSBCI page on Treasury's website.
For questions about Minnesota's allocation of SSBCI funding or any of the programs listed below, please contact SSBCI. DEED@state. mn.
us .
Applications and Lender Directories Automation Loan Participation Program Loans up to $500,000, 5- to 7-year term, 1% interest rate, private financing match required Minnesota manufacturing, distribution, technology and warehousing businesses with fewer than 500 employees Apply with DEED once source of private matching funds has been identified Loans up to $400,000 based on 20% of the total investment in a defined funding round, not to exceed 12 months Minnesota-based early-stage businesses that have raised less than $250,000 or slightly later-stage businesses that are not yet ready for a Series A round Business application available Minnesota Loan Guarantee Program Guarantees up to $800,000 with a .
25% guarantee fee on loans enrolled by approved lenders Minnesota-based small businesses eligible under SSBCI guidelines and using funds for eligible business purposes Apply with an enrolled bank, credit union CDFI or nonprofit lender Lender directory available Application for lender enrollment Small Business Loan Participation Program Participations will range from $10,000 to $250,000 Minnesota-based small businesses eligible under SSBCI guidelines and using funds for eligible business purposes Apply with an approved lender Lender directory available Direct Investment Venture Capital Venture capital investments Minnesota-based seed-stage and early-stage startups Apply with University of Minnesota Business application available Multi-Fund Venture Capital Fund-level venture capital investments Minnesota-based venture capital funds Apply with University of Minnesota Fund application available Minnesota Loan Guarantee Program Small business loan guarantee program that will provide up to 80% loan guarantees for lenders.
Direct loans to businesses with accredited investor support that intend to complete an equity raise in the next 12 months. Direct Investment Venture Capital Program Direct investments in innovative seed- and early-stage businesses in targeted sectors. Multi-Fund Venture Capital Program Investments in venture capital funds that will invest in innovative Minnesota-based businesses.
Small Business Loan Participation Program Purchased loan participations for approved lenders making loans to eligible small businesses and microenterprises. Automation Loan Participation Program Companion loans for Minnesota-based manufacturing businesses that are purchasing machinery, equipment or software to increase productivity and automation.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New and developing small businesses in Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is funded by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Youth Workforce Funding from Minnesota DEED is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota youth-serving organizations providing workforce development, training, or career preparation for economically disadvantaged or at-risk youth ages 14–24 can apply for the Youth at Work Competitive Grant. Programs in Minnesota that support youth services, job readiness, internships, or leadership development may be competitive applicants.
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