The Friends of Downtown Northfield is excited to announce the return of Merry Microgrants forthe 2024 holiday season! After a successful first two years, this program is back to bring extraholiday spirit to our downtown. This year, up to 10 grants will be awarded to qualifying downtown businesses, offering areimbursement of up to $150 forContinue reading “Merry Microgrants!”
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Merry Microgrants!
The Friends of Downtown Northfield is excited to announce the return of Merry Microgrants for downtown business. Following its successful debut in 2022, this program aims to add a bit of holiday cheer to our downtown during the winter season. Up to 10 grants will be awarded to participating downtown businesses for up to $150Continue reading “Merry Microgrants!”
Riverfront Enhancement Grant Application Open
Riverfront properties within Northfield can apply for a Riverfront Enhancement Grant from the Economic Development Authority between April 1 and May 15, 2023. The Riverfront Enhancement Grant Program aims to strengthen, revitalize, and sustain the riverfront corridor by encouraging and assisting property owners to make improvements to buildings within the district. The program aims toContinue reading “Riverfront Enhancement Grant Application Open”
Second Round of SMIF Main Street Grants Open
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) was awarded a Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant of $2.34 million from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development to serve commercial corridors in their service region, with at least $1 million being allocated to Northfield. Eligible applicants can apply for grant funding from SMIF. First round grantsContinue reading “Second Round of SMIF Main Street Grants Open”
Backing Small Business Grant Opportunity
Eligible Northfield businesses are invited to apply for the Backing Small Businesses grant program presented by American Express, in partnership with Main Street America. Applications are being accepted from March 20 through Friday, April 7. To support economically vulnerable small business owners in growing their businesses and fostering a thriving small business community, grants ofContinue reading “Backing Small Business Grant Opportunity”