Loans, grants, and requests for proposals
Micro Grant
Compete more effectively on MnDOT contracts and projects! Increase your business capacity and industry expertise with help from a Micro Grant. MnDOT Certified Small Business Micro Grants provide financial assistance for eligible expenses.
How it works
- Applicants must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the RFP to be considered for this grant.
- Expenses must be preapproved. Funds are provided on a reimbursement basis.
- Reimbursement maximum: $3,500 per certified small business.
Eligibility
- Certified small business firm with a principal place of business in Minnesota - must be a certified DBE or certified as TGB/ED/Vet-owned
- Firm must have bid or proposed on a MnDOT project in the last two state fiscal years
- Interested firms must submit a completed application with all required supporting documentation
Qualifying expenses
- technical training, workshops, conferences, or coursework
- technical certifications in areas related to the firm's area of business
- software programs or subscriptions
- website development
- books or educational materials
- professional services that directly benefit the firm's ability to bid on MnDOT projects/contracts or that provide direct support for the firm's operational capacity
How to apply
- Recommended: Complete the FY27 Micro Grant Eligibility Screening to identify any potential issues with your application before beginning
- Review the RFP Application
- Submit completed application and all required supporting documentation to: ocrgrantinvoices.dot@state.mn.us
- Submit questions by email to: nicole.k.larson@state.mn.us
