Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund

Many small businesses in Hennepin County, including immigrant-owned businesses and those that anchor our most vibrant cultural corridors, have experienced significant financial and operational hardship because of the recent federal immigration enforcement surge. 

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. 

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 due to immigration enforcement actions. 

The HCHRA has engaged NextStage, a nonprofit community-based lender that provides business advising and small business financing, to provide grant administration services.

All information is subject to change without notice. 

Key dates

• Guidelines posted: By 4 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026 
• Application opens: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• Application closes: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026  

Applications may be submitted anytime during the application period.