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Elevate Hennepin is Hennepin County's initiative to help businesses start and grow.
The fund is seeded by donations from Minnesota companies and individuals and will distribute $4 million in coming weeks to support small businesses statewide.
Grants will help small businesses cover essential expenses such as payroll, rent, inventory, and operational costs to manage through these challenging times. Small businesses located in Minnesota that have been significantly impacted by the federal immigration enforcement surge are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Businesses can also apply for the following grant opportunity:
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MN PROMISE Act – Round 2: Grants for working capital, payroll, rent, equipment, and other regular expenses. For-profit small businesses and some nonprofits in specific areas within Minneapolis and St. Paul with gross annual revenue of $750,000 or less and did not receive Round 1 funding are eligible. Mnpromiseact.org
Several relief funds for businesses impacted by the federal immigration enforcement surge have been established. Keep up with these funds, how to apply for funding, and share with your network.
Many small businesses and nonprofits across Minnesota report significant challenges due to the federal immigration enforcement operation.
Elevate Hennepin is amplifying a metro-wide independent survey from the Lake Street Council to gather data, perspectives, and stories to help Lake Street Council and stakeholders understand these impacts and advocate for solutions. Take the survey today to report your impacts, no personal information required.
By investing in business owners, Hennepin County is building a foundation to create a more inclusive and thriving economy that strengthens communities.
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