Business Development and Recreation Grant deadline May 31

The purpose of the Aitkin County Business Development and Recreation Grant fund is to leverage county funds, private funds and volunteer efforts to increase small business
development activities in Aitkin County, with an emphasis on increasing sustained tourism and recreation activities.

Funding limits are: Minimum of $100 and a maximum of $2,000 per grant application.

ELIGIBLE PROJECT
EXAMPLES:
• Sustainable marketing and advertising materials including but not limited to permanent signage materials, etc.
• Menu signs (interior)
• Technology or training programs
• Any other activities to develop your business

EVENT EXAMPLES:

• Annual events promoting tourism and recreation
• Events must provide incremental tourism growth

Grant funds shall be used to market business development activities that create sustainable tourism or recreation growth or activities/ businesses that will
enhance the Aitkin County economy.

For guidelines or to apply, go to: