The Entrepreneur Fund, Northland Foundation, and Northspan have partnered in developing the Small Business Relief Fund to support businesses in our region hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Funding will be used to provide financial assistance to business owners who are facing significant challenges. Small Business Relief Fund Eligibility Businesses located in the Entrepreneur Fund service area: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, St. Louis, Stearns and Todd Counties in Minnesota and Douglas County in Wisconsin. Be current on financial obligations as of March 1st, 2020. Affirm they intend to remain open or to reopen. Demonstrate need for financial Read More...
USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
With a deep-rooted history in agriculture, we have been anxiously awaiting news of disaster relief funding for our friends who serve in that industry. The long awaited news has been released. Late yesterday (4/17/2020), the USDA announced a $19 billion program that will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Highlights According to AgWeb.com: USDA will provide $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers including: $9.6 billion for the livestock industry $5.1 billion for cattle $2.9 billion for dairy $1.6 billion for hogs $3.9 billion for row crop producers $2.1 billion for specialty Read More...
US Chamber of Commerce “Save Small Business” Fund
4/22/2020 - Update: The US Chamber of Commerce announced late on Tuesday afternoon (April 21st) that the overwhelming demand and influx of applications forced a system malfunction. With more than 15,000 applications in the first few minutes of opening the application window, the US Chamber is no longer accepting applications. At Christianson, we are aware of the economic challenges that have surfaced for businesses due to COVID-19 and we will keep you apprised of funding opportunities as they're released. ******************************************************************* 4/16/2020 - BREAKING NEWS: The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation has opened Small Business Grants of $5,000. Funded by corporate and philanthropic partners, the Save Read More...
