Blaine Launches Round Two of the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program

The application portal for round two of the City of Blaine COVID-19 small business grant program is now live. Nonprofit organizations are now eligible for this program. Round one saw 25 Blaine businesses each receive a $10,000 grant. Round two is funded with another $250,000 of CARES Act dollars.

Grant Details and Application Process

The application window is open until October 2. The city has developed a webpage with details including eligible expenses, business eligibility criteria, and a frequently asked questions section. Please review this information at BlaineMN.gov/COVID19BusinessGrants. Applications will be competitive and ranked based on criteria established by the city.

If you own a Blaine business and do not quite fit into the eligibility requirements for the grant program, reach out to city staff and see if program adjustments can be made to help your business become eligible. Contact information is included on the left side of this email.