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MN Job Creation Grant

MN Department of Employment & Economic Development
About the Grant

The Job Creation Fund provides financial incentives to new and expanding businesses that meet certain job creation and capital investment targets.

Companies deemed eligible to participate may receive up to $1 million for creating or retaining high-paying jobs and for constructing or renovating facilities or making other property improvements. In some cases, companies may receive awards of up to $2 million.

State and Industry
Ownership Categories
Grant Amount:

Up to $2,000,000

Application Deadline:

Rolling

Notes

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