$1.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
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Moderate
Standard state application
Performance-based grants for businesses creating at least 11 full-time jobs (5 in Greater Minnesota) paying at least $14.45/hour with benefits. Award up to $1 million based on job creation and capital investment commitments, disbursed after milestones are met.
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1.Minimum 11 new FTE jobs in metro area (5 in Greater MN)
2.Minimum wage: $14.45/hour + benefits
3.Minimum capital investment: $500,000 ($200,000 in Greater MN)
4.Grant: up to $1 million based on job/investment scale
5.Businesses must demonstrate financial viability
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