Deadline: 15-Sep-21
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting proposals for the Small Business Partnership Grant Program to provide and facilitate business development assistance and technical assistance services to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The business development and technical assistance services to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Minnesota that will result in an economic environment that produces job growth and supports the economic success of Minnesota individuals, businesses, and communities by providing opportunities for growth.
Funding Information
- DEED will use approximately 3 percent of appropriated funds to administer and monitor the program. A total of $9,528,750 will be available for grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any qualified 501(c)3 non-profit or public entity that successfully provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with direct business development technical assistance services is eligible to apply.
- Proposals are actively encouraged from organizations that serve targeted populations and/or business types including, but not limited to, minority-owned businesses, Indian-owned businesses, veteranowned businesses, women-owned businesses, businesses owned by individuals with disabilities, technology-based businesses, and entrepreneurs and businesses located in Greater Minnesota.
- Programmatic partnerships and collaborations between organizations are eligible and encouraged to apply. The proposal must identify a lead fiscal agent who is responsible for the administration of the grant.
For more information, visit https://mn.gov/deed/about/contracts/open-rfp.jsp