The Chisago County Board of Commissioners have made $1.4 million available in the form of $10,000 grants to assist businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Grants can be used to cover Business Expenses such as:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Lease or Mortgage Payments
- Utilities
- Phone/Internet
- Insurance
Note: Property Taxes, Municipal Utilities, payroll, and owner’s personal use are ineligible use of funds. Expenses reimbursed by another State or Federal Grant are not eligible.
The Small Business Relief Grant Application must be completed in its entirety by the applicant and submitted to the Chisago County HRA-EDA.
To begin the process you will need to check your eligibility by completing the Small Business Relief Grant Eligibility Quiz. Once your eligibility is confirmed, you are eligible to apply for the Small Business Relief Grant and will be provided a link to be redirected to the guidelines for the grant. After clicking on the link provided, please complete and submit the Eligibility Quiz Form by returning to the form page and clicking the [Submit] Button.
If you are unable to fill out the application online, please print and return the completed application to the Chisago County HRA-EDA Office which is located at 38871 7th Avenue in North Branch, MN 55056.