EDA pursuit of SMIF business support grant
Town of HarmonyMinnesota- Detected
- Jul 14, 2026
- 111 days ago
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Harmony’s EDA reviewed the SMIF Economic Development Grant, which offers up to $10,000 with a 10% match for organizations that support small business startups and expansion, with preference for communities under 10,000. The application deadline is August 10, 2026, and the EDA is considering how to use such funding to strengthen business support networks. This creates a near‑term opportunity for grant writers, program designers, and business support consultants to help shape the application and deliver services funded by the grant.
Grant targets direct services that help people start or expand small businesses and build welcoming business support networks.
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- Meeting date
- July 14, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Harmony
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