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Find similar grantsSouthern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Economic Impact Grants is sponsored by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). Offers grants to companies that are creating infrastructure to help develop the region's economic prosperity. While not explicitly for analytics, a project that uses analytics to demonstrate or enhance economic impact could be considered.
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Economic Development Grants - Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Economic Development Grants Economic Development Grants The Economic Development Grant supports projects that strengthen local business activity, promote steady economic growth across SMIF’s 20-county region and Native nation , encourage innovation, job creation and broader access to opportunity.
The program supports organizations that provide direct services to help people start or expand small businesses, and that create welcoming environments where more residents can participate in southern Minnesota’s business support network. While all communities in SMIF’s region will be considered, preference is given to organizations or projects serving communities with populations under 10,000.
Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered. In 2026, IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Other IRS-designated 501(c) organizations and informal/grassroots organizations can apply with a 501(c)(3) organization as their fiscal host.
Organizations do not need to be located within our 20-county region; however, the proposed project must create measurable impact in a city, county, Native nation or community within SMIF’s region. In 2027, this grant will be open to units/agencies of government and public institutions. Individuals and businesses are not eligible for this grant.
This grant is closed for 2026. Application opens: June 29, 2026 Applications due by: August 10, 2026 at 4 p. m.
Awards made by: November 16, 2026 Jennifer Heien, Entrepreneurship Administrative Coordinator Email: jenniferh@smifoundation. org Learn more about the new Economic Development Grant: inquiry@smifoundation. org Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible 36-3454285.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Companies located within the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's service area that are creating infrastructure to help develop the region's economic prosperity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Economic Impact Grants is funded by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). 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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