Government funding in Minnesota
Organizations in Minnesota can apply for nationwide federal opportunities as well as programs run by the state. Below are verified starting points.
State economic development agency
We could not automatically verify the agency website for Minnesota yet, so we are not listing a link. Search the official Minnesota state government website for “economic development”.
State agencies administer state grants, loans, and tax incentives. We have not yet curated Minnesota state programs; check the agency directly.
Free local help
- Find your Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ↗ — free business advising, including on financing.
- SBA local assistance ↗ — SBA district offices and resource partners.
- State arts agencies directory ↗ — for arts and cultural nonprofits.
Nationwide federal opportunities
1,073 current federal opportunities list businesses as eligible and 1,165 list nonprofits. Most do not limit applicants by state.
Current federal opportunities that name Minnesota
No current Grants.gov opportunity names Minnesota in its title. That does not mean there is no funding for Minnesota — most federal opportunities are nationwide.