Funding & Capital
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Funding & Capital Resources

Explore grants, business loans, and financing programs that can help Brooklyn Park entrepreneurs launch, stabilize, and grow their businesses.

Resource What It Offers Best For
Brooklyn Park SPARK Fund View resource ↗ Competitive grant funding offered during designated application periods. Local small businesses
Brooklyn Park Microbusiness Loan Program View resource ↗ Small-dollar financing for eligible expenses such as inventory, equipment, technology, marketing, and working capital. Startups and microbusinesses
Brooklyn Park Real Estate & Equipment Loan Program View resource ↗ Financing support for eligible commercial real estate, improvements, machinery, and equipment. Expanding businesses
Minnesota Investment Fund View resource ↗ Financing that supports business expansion, capital investment, and the creation of quality jobs. Job-creating businesses
SBA Loan Programs View resource ↗ Government-backed loan options, including 7(a), 504, and microloan programs offered through approved lenders. Startup and growth financing
Metropolitan Economic Development Association View resource ↗ Business financing, consulting, and growth support for entrepreneurs who have historically faced barriers to capital. BIPOC entrepreneurs
Neighborhood Development Center View resource ↗ Small business loans, entrepreneur training, business advising, and ongoing technical assistance. New and growing businesses

Technical Assistance

Connect with trusted organizations that provide free or low-cost business advising, mentoring, training, and expert guidance to help your business succeed.

Organization Services Best For
Elevate Hennepin View resource ↗ Up to 25 hours of free consulting in marketing, finance, legal, HR, technology, strategic planning, certifications, and access to capital. Established & growing businesses
Brooklyn Park Small Business Center View resource ↗ Affordable coworking, office suites, retail space, workshops, networking events, business advising, technical assistance, and entrepreneurial programming. Local entrepreneurs & startups
Minnesota Small Business Development Center View resource ↗ Free one-on-one consulting, business planning, financial projections, market research, and loan readiness assistance. Startups & small businesses
SCORE Twin Cities View resource ↗ Free mentoring from experienced business professionals, educational webinars, templates, and startup resources. New entrepreneurs
WomenVenture View resource ↗ Business coaching, entrepreneur training, networking opportunities, and financing support. Women-owned businesses
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers View resource ↗ Business advising, commercial lending, commercial real estate guidance, and small business support. Growing small businesses

Small Business & Entrepreneur Programs

Discover local programs designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses through training, mentoring, networking, and expert support.

Program Organization Best For
CEO Start Learn More ↗ Elevate Hennepin Idea-stage entrepreneurs
Get Started Workshop Learn More ↗ Elevate Hennepin Aspiring business owners
Business Advising Learn More ↗ Elevate Hennepin Growing small businesses
Thriving Thursdays Business Clinics Learn More ↗ Elevate Hennepin Business advising & networking
Plan It! Entrepreneur Training Learn More ↗ Neighborhood Development Center New entrepreneurs
Community Entrepreneur Program Learn More ↗ Minnesota SBDC Launching & growing businesses
WomenVenture Programs Learn More ↗ WomenVenture Women entrepreneurs
BrookLynk Youth Entrepreneurship Program Learn More ↗ City of Brooklyn Park Youth entrepreneurs (14–24)

Blog Posts

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