New Small Business Relief Grants Available

FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS, FITNESS CENTERS, EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

Starting Monday, November 23, business can apply for new grant funding to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. 

  • Businesses that have not received Hennepin County Small Business Relief funds can apply for grants up to $15,000.
  • Businesses that have received Hennepin County Small Business Relief funds can apply for additional grant funds up to $10,000.

APPLICATION

  • Application opens on hennepin.us Monday, November 23 
  • Apply by Tuesday, December 1, at noon

ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES

  • Restaurants/food service establishments
  • Bars/drinking places
  • Fitness centers/gyms
  • Event/entertainment venues
  • View additional criteria

Special note for Minneapolis bar and restaurant owners: this grant application requires that you have a copy of your restaurant and/or liquor license. If you do not have a copy of your license readily available, you can:

license certificate from the City of Minneapolis may show a status of “delinquent” due to the suspension of liquor license renewal fees. Provided that you submitted your renewal paperwork and are in good standing with the state, this will not disqualify you. 

Prevent the spread of COVID-19

The best available guidance: 

  • Wear a mask when around others
  • Put distance (at least 6 feet) between yourself and other people when in public.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
  • Cover your cough and sneeze. Cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm
  • Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
  • Stay home when you're sick

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