Metro Grant Program
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul Grant Program, in partnership with the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), is awarding a total of $72 million to eligible small businesses across select neighborhoods in North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, and Saint Paul.
Total Program Fund
$72,000,000
( $39,500,000 per year )
Total Funds by Geography
South Minneapolis: $27 million
North Minneapolis: $32 million
Saint Paul: $20 million
What can grants
be used for?
✓ Working Capital
✓ Payroll Expenses
✓ Rent or Mortgage Payments
✓ Utility Bills
✓ Equipment
✓ Regular Business Expenses
Program
Partner
Eligible* Areas of
Minneapolis & Saint Paul
*Additional eligibility requirements are being determined by DEED
Map Navigation Instructions
Click on the map and use the +/- controls to zoom in / out of each eligible area.
Click on an area to see detailed geographic boundaries.
How to Check a Business Address’ Eligibility
Use the ⛶ icon in the top right corner to view the map full screen.
Once in full screen, click the 🔍 magnifying glass on the left side of the screen, and enter the business’ address in the search bar. If the address appears in a shaded area, it is likely a neighborhood eligible for the Minneapolis and Saint Paul program.