COVID-19 Business Resources

Applications are now closed. 

CARLTON COUNTY COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT for businesses & non-profits (round two, state-funded).  

Grant applications will be available Monday, February 1-16, 2021 online and at the Carlton County Courthouse (in the entryway)

• Grant Guidelines (READ)
• Grant application, guidelines, W9-form (print, fill out, and send in)
• Grant application (complete online, bring in additional documentation)
• W-9 form

*Complete grant applications including financials and W9 must be received by Carlton County's Economic Development Department by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021. There is a locked drop box as you enter the Courthouse where you can submit your application and supporting documents. Please secure them in an envelope.

FEDERAL/STATE FUNDING MATRIX

Federal Resources (Small Business Administration)

• COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) - Emergency Advance 
• Paycheck Protection Program
• SBA Debt Relief
• 7(a) Loan Program

State Resources (MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development)

• (NEW 5-17-22) HomeHelpMN - Pandemic Assistance for Homeowners
• MN Mainstreet COVID Relief Grant
• MN Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
• Aid for Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, and Bowling Centers
• Movie Theater Relief Grant
• DEED Business Financing Programs
• Unemployment Insurance Shared Work Program

Regional Resources

• Northland Small Business Development Center

Other Resources

• MN Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Business Toolkit
• Business Interruption Insurance Information
• COVID-19 Stimulus Bill and Non-Profits
• MN Dept. of Revenue - Tax Related Services in Response to COVID-19
• IRS - Tax Related Services in Response to COVID-19
• US Dept. of Labor Information