Apply now and get support for Hennepin County recovery grants

Apply now and get support for Hennepin County recovery grants

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.

Key dates

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

How to get a grant

There are three steps to applying for these grants from the Hennepin County: confirm your eligibility, read the guidelines to prepare your application materials and get answers to common questions, and then apply. Follow these three steps at Hennepincounty.gov/recovery-grants today.

For support at any step of the process, Hennepin County business owners can reach out to Elevate Hennepin advisors or book time with an Elevate Hennepin Business Navigator for guidance.

Information sessions

Join one of two online information sessions to learn about these recovery grants from Hennepin County staff including eligibility, how to prepare for an application, and opportunity to ask questions.

Information session one
Online event, March 20, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Register today

Information session two
Online event, March 23, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Register today

In-person grant navigation sessions

For in-person support, connect with Elevate Hennepin Business Navigators at a recovery grant navigation sessions. This in-person support will be available through the grant application period.

This is your opportunity to work with Elevate Hennepin staff, ask questions, get assistance completing the application form, or identify an advisor for further support. Translation services will be available at multiple events and are noted below.

Thursday, March 19  

Brooklyn Park Small Business Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
7970 Brooklyn Park Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445 

Augsburg Park Library in Richfield, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, Minnesota, 55423 

Mercado Central, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
1515 Lake Street East, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407 

Friday, March 20  

Ridgedale Library, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 55305 

Monday, March 23

Bloomington Zawadi Center, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
1701 American Boulevard East, Suite 15, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55425
Somali translation support available

Plaza Mexico, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
417 Lake Street East, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55408
Spanish translation support available