City Of Apple Valley: Dakota County Small Business Assistance Grants Available

Press release from the City of Apple Valley:

January 22, 2021

Dakota County has launched their 4th round of business assistance grants. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $15,000 in assistance. Applications will be accepted through February 12, 2021.

Dakota County has received about $8.3 million in funding from the State of Minnesota to support local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dakota County, in partnership with the Dakota County Community Development Agency, has contracted with Baker Tilly, to collect and review applications and award program grants.

The application portal will open at noon on Jan. 21, 2021. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Feb. 12, 2021.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible:

• Have a physical location in Dakota County
• 75 or less full-time equivalent employees
• No current liens on record with the Minnesota Secretary of State at time of application
• Impacted, directly or indirectly, by an executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes being closed by an order or evidence of being impacted by sales or revenue declines.
• In operation on or before Nov. 1, 2020
• In good standing with Dakota County

For-profit businesses and organizations are eligible for funding. Sole proprietors, home-based businesses and franchisees are also eligible.

Additionally, nonprofits, such as arts organizations, museums, and fitness centers, that earn revenue similar to businesses (i.e. ticket sales and membership fees) are eligible.

For complete information and to apply visit Dakota County Small Business Relief Grant Program

This press release was produced by the City of Apple Valley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.