Attention small business owners, the Backing Small Business Grant Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans are now accepting applications. The Backing Small Business grant is $10,000 and is being accepted until April 7th OR until they reach 5,000 total applications, whichever comes first. The Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available through the SBA for farm and non-farm related businesses impacted by the lack of snowfall this winter. The application deadline for this loan is May 28.

Learn more about these programs at the following links and on Greater Mankato Growth's blog:

• Backing Small Business Grant - PDF
  • GMG Blog Post: https://greatermankato.com/blog/act-fast-10000-backing-small-business-grant-now-available/
• SBA Disaster Declaration Drought - Lack of Precipitation (Snow) - PDF
  • GMG Blog Post: https://greatermankato.com/blog/federal-loans-available-for-small-businesses-impacted-by-lack-of-snow/