Small Business Recovery Fund Apps due Mar. 25

From Hennepin County:

Applications are now open for the Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund. 

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) is making approximately $2 million available in the form of grants to help businesses impacted by the recent federal immigration enforcement surge overcome short-term financial hurdles, enabling them to remain in business in their communities and to prevent widespread blight in Hennepin County.

Eligible small businesses may receive one-time grants between $3,000 and $10,000 to help cover two months’ business rent or commercial mortgage payments as they navigate reduced foot traffic, temporary closures due to safety concerns, workforce disruptions, and other impacts.

The HCHRA has engaged NextStage, a nonprofit community-based lender that provides business advising and small business financing, to provide grant administration services.

• Application opened at 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 18, 2026

• Application closes: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026