Small business relief funds

Many relief funds have emerged to support businesses impacted by the federal immigration enforcement surge. This guide will be continually updated to include all relief funding and note which funds are open for applications.

Eligibility for these funds varies widely, so please pay close attention to requirements. Elevate Hennepin access to capital and financial management advisors can guide business owners as they prepare for any funds, loans, or other financing.

Hennepin County funding

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 between $3,000 and $10,000 to help businesses impacted by the surge overcome short-term financial hurdles, enabling them to remain in business in their communities and prevent widespread blight in Hennepin County. 

• Application opens: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• Application closes: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026  

Check your eligibility and apply

 

Relief funds accepting applications now

MN PROMISE Act funds: Apply now for a grant up to $50,000 from round two of the MN PROMISE Act. The MN PROMISE Act is a state-funded small business revitalization program available to disadvantaged businesses located in certain areas of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and greater Minnesota. Current eligible applicants must have annual revenue less than $750,000 and must not have received a prior Promise Act grant. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. A total of $3 million in grants are set to expand to the seven-county metro area, process and launch of that program to be determined. Updates to these grants will be reflected here.

Check your eligibility and apply

Bloomington Small Business Assistance Grant: Businesses located in Bloomington, with a brick-n-motor location, that have experienced financial and operational disruptions due to federal immigration enforcement may be eligible to receive one-time grants up to $10,000 to help cover two months of business rent or mortgage. Applications will remain open until April 20, 2026, or until funds have been awarded.

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Minnetonka Emergency Business Fund: Businesses located in Minnetonka can apply now for up to $2,500. This fund offers one-time assistance to local businesses that have experienced an emergency or unforeseen circumstances that threaten the business operation and jeopardize job retention for employees.

Check your eligibility and apply

Lake Street Corridor business funds accepting donations

• Stand with Lake Street Businesses (Lake Street Council): Donations will support small businesses along the Lake Street Corridor in south Minneapolis. Learn how to help.

• Friends of Global Market Stability Fund: Supports locally owned, family-run businesses at Midtown Global Market in south Minneapolis. Learn how to donate.
• Cooperativa Mercado Central – Community Support: A GoFundMe aiming to raise $500,000 to sustain 35 small, family-owned businesses at Mercado Central in south Minneapolis. Learn how to contribute.

Eat Street business funds accepting donations

• Eat Street Business Fund: Donations will support local businesses and nonprofits along Nicollet Avenue, “Eat Street,” in Minneapolis where Alex Pretti was killed. Learn how to donate.

Beyond business: Help for community organizations providing basic needs

• OneMPLS Fund (Minneapolis Foundation): $2 million for local organizations providing immediate basic such as food and housing for individuals and families impacted by the ICE surge. Learn how to donate.
• Immigrant Rapid Response Fund (Women’s Foundation of Minnesota): Funding will be prioritized for culturally responsive organizations working to support basic needs, urgent legal services, and community organizing. Find more information.
• MN Latine Fund (Women’s Foundation of Minnesota): Formed by a coalition of Latine philanthropic leaders to invest in Latine communities. Learn more about the fund.
• GiveMN Community Response Fund: A hub to donate to Minnesota organizations providing direct aid, legal support and care. Learn how to contribute.
• Stand with Minnesota: A directory of donation opportunities to support nonprofits, small businesses, and individual relief efforts across Minnesota. Explore the directory.
• Constellation Fund Immediate Response Fund: Donations are supporting food delivery, emergency rent, small businesses losing income, and other emergency family needs. Learn more.
• Pillsbury United Communities’ Rapid Response Fund: Donations for housing, utilities, medicine, and other urgent needs for affected families. Learn more.