Economic Business Relief Resources
Last updated: 3/20
Small businesses across Minneapolis are navigating uncertainty and disruption. Below are current economic relief opportunities and funding programs available to support community-serving businesses.
We will continue updating this page as new information becomes available.
If you have questions, contact LBA directly. We are here to help and assist you.
Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund
Applications are now open. Apply by March 25, 2026.
MniSota Community Action Network (MniCAN) – hosted by Indigenous Roots and in partnership with the Economic Reconstruction Coalition, we invite mutual aid doers of all walks of life to plug into this statewide network of providing rapid response and mutual aid for impacted families across Minnesota.
Promise Act – have gross annual revenue of $750,000 or less based on the prior taxable year.
Lake Street Lift - for questions about the Lake Street Lift program, please email info@visitlakestreet.com.
Mutual Aid– a listing of food relief, neighborhood, and church-based support.
Shared Commercial Kitchen Directory– the Minnesota Department of Agriculture manages a public directory listing shared commercial kitchen spaces.
Hennepin County Elevate program - Hennepin County provides free technical assistance and legal assistance to qualifying businesses located in Hennepin County.
St. Thomas Small Business Development Center– provides free, confidential business consulting services and priced workshops to help established businesses and startups develop strategies to attract customers, increase sales and improve profitability.
Rental Assistance–the State’s Housing Support Program pays an approved provider for housing costs and items that people need to stay housed.
Minnesota Department of Corrections– this page exists to correct the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) repeated false claims regarding the Minnesota Department of Corrections' (DOC) cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Need Help Navigating These Resources?
LBA is working to ensure businesses in Longfellow and Seward have access to clear, updated information.
If you would like:
Help understanding eligibility
Assistance applying
Printed information in additional languages
A volunteer visit to your storefront
Please contact us at info@longfellowbusinessassocation.org