How can I apply for a Twin Cities Metro grant?

If your business is located in an eligible area within the Twin Cities Metro (North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, Uptown, or St. Paul), you may be eligible to apply for a grant through Neighborhood Development Center (NDC). 

Here’s how to apply: 

✅ Step 1: Check Your Eligibility 

• Review the updated Round 2 eligibility guidelines 

• ➡️ Click here to check if you are eligible 

• ➡️ Take the Eligibility & Readiness Quiz to see if you may qualify 

✅ Step 2: Prepare Your Documents  

• Learn about the program and what documents you’ll need by attending an information session

• Ask questions before the application opens 

• ➡️ View upcoming info sessions and support events

✅ Step 3: Apply — The Portal Is Open! 

• Round 2 of the MN PROMISE Act Grant Program officially opened on September 23, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Applications will be accepted until December 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. 

• You’ll fill out a Stage 1 eligibility form, and if eligible, move on to upload required documents in Stage 2 

• You’ll receive emails with next steps as you move through the process 

• ➡️Click here to learn more about the grant process