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Small Business Resiliency Fund - City of Minneapolis Small Business Resiliency Fund We created a fund to support small businesses in the recovery from Operation Metro Surge. We are investing in business resilience Operation Metro Surge had a major impact on small businesses across our city. To support recovery, the City of Minneapolis created the $7 million Small Business Resiliency Fund.
This fund is designed to: Bring customers back to commercial areas License fee relief for food/beverage businesses Free consulting services to help businesses plan and recover Marketing and activation funding to increase visibility and foot traffic Grants for cultural mall operators See where to get immediate support Learn about business support programs Read the March 27 news release To encourage community gatherings in commercial areas, we are covering $600,000 worth of event permits.
Public events between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2026, are eligible for this relief. Relief covers the cost of common permits for public events, such as: Learn more about which event permits will be free in 2026 We have invested $4 million to cover the cost of business license fees.
Over 2,000 food and hospitality businesses across Minneapolis received the help. This includes many food, wine, liquor, and brewery licenses. Eligible businesses have already been contacted.
Eligible businesses that have already paid their renewal fees will be reimbursed. Fees will be covered for those yet to pay. Businesses are still required to file their renewals to stay in good standing.
Read the notice to business license holders Business support programs Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) BTAP offers no-cost consulting services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. The resiliency fund has invested an extra $500,000 into this program.
Through BTAP, businesses can get advice for things like: Lease and contract negotiations Learn more and access BTAP Great Streets Business District Support (BDS) BDS received an extra $350,000 funding in 2026 from the Minneapolis Small Business Resiliency Fund.
BDS awards money to not-for-profit organizations to do activities that: Enhance the vitality of a business district Diversify an area’s client base Increase the diversity of goods and services provided Learn more about the Great Streets Business District Support Program We have added $200,000 to funding for cultural business weeks, with a focus on recovering from the impacts of Operation Metro Surge.
The funding will enhance this year's: We revived the Cultural Market Small Business Support Program with $500,000 from the Resiliency Fund. Market operators can apply for grants of up to $50,000.
Grants must be used for activities that benefit all tenants and customers, such as: Physical improvements to common spaces Apply for a cultural market grant by May 13 Venue and Music Activation This $500,000 in funding will boost independent music venues and musicians for hosting events in commercial corridors.
Creative Marketing Activation This $350,000 in funding will go to content creators to spread the word about artists, businesses and untold stories around the city. Community Planning & Economic Development Email the Small Business Team 505 Fourth Ave. S.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Minnesota that have experienced operational disruptions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 - $10,000 (for Economic Response Fund grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Resiliency Fund (Minneapolis) is funded by City of Minneapolis. 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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CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.