Minnesota grants for Small businesses

This grant option, part of the Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program, aims to support early-stage research into innovative treatments and rehabilitative techniques for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. The Tier 1 Pilot Project Grant does not require preliminary data but encourages it, reflecting early investment as researchers prepare to seek larger grants. The funding amount can reach up to $125,000 for a project duration of two years with an additional one-year no-cost extension.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering the AGRI Value-Added Grant, a reimbursement grant ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, to support value-added businesses such as bioenergy producers and hemp processors in increasing sales of Minnesota agricultural products through investment in equipment, production capacity, market diversification, and market access.

The Grain Storage Facility Safety Cost-Share Program, managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), is designed to assist Minnesota farmers in enhancing safety at on-farm grain bins and silos. For the fiscal year 2024, approximately $75,000 is allocated to this program, which also encompasses the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) Rebate programs. This initiative offers financial assistance for the purchase, shipment, and installation of eligible safety equipment, focusing on retrofits for existing facilities. Eligible equipment includes fall protection systems, engineering controls, dust collection systems, personal protective equipment, grain silo air quality monitoring equipment, and other specified safety gear. The program reimburses 75% of the eligible expenses, up to $400 per bin or silo, with a yearly cap of $2,400 per farm.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering a grant of over $1 million to public, private, and nonprofit owners of heavy-duty diesel vehicles in Minnesota to replace their old vehicles with new, cleaner models, aiming to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality.

This funding opportunity supports the development of educational materials focused on the cultural heritage of orally-based communities in Minnesota, such as the Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Oromo, for K–12 students.

This grant provides funding to public and private entities to develop a network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations along major highways in Minnesota, promoting accessible and reliable EV infrastructure.

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest who are developing innovative solutions to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

This funding initiative provides financial support to childcare providers in East Grand Forks to help reduce operational costs and improve service quality, ultimately increasing the availability of childcare slots in the community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to gasoline-dispensing facilities in Minnesota for installing or upgrading systems that capture harmful emissions during fuel transfers, promoting cleaner air and environmental compliance.

This program provides $100,000 investments and support to high-growth, early-stage companies led by Black, Brown, and women entrepreneurs in Minnesota.

This funding opportunity is designed to help small businesses, government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits repair high-emitting vehicles in Minnesota, particularly in underserved communities, to improve air quality and reduce pollution.

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of clinical training programs for health professionals in rural and underserved urban communities across Minnesota, focusing on enhancing the state's healthcare workforce.

This program provides financial support to local businesses in Renville County for innovative projects that promote growth, sustainability, and job creation.

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between Minnesota businesses and educational institutions to create customized training programs that enhance workforce skills, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals.

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

This program provides financial support to small food retailers in Minnesota to improve access to healthy and culturally appropriate foods in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers for improving and modernizing their operations through infrastructure and equipment investments.

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota-based organizations working to strengthen and envision the future of communities affected by recent federal policy changes, with a focus on leadership development and long-term community care initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.