Business Development and Recreation Grant now open

The purpose of the Aitkin County Business Development and Recreational Grant 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.

County-Wide Distribution: The intent of this program is to provide assistance throughout Aitkin County. Consideration shall be given to amounts awarded and
number of grants approved per year for any particular region of the county.

Grant requests should be submitted by email to: mark. jeffers@co.aitkin.mn.us,

subject line:
BD&R2023    or by mail to

Aitkin County Economic Development Coordinator

Mark Jeffers, Aitkin County Government Center,

307 Second St. NW, Room 316, Aitkin, MN 56431.

Application deadline is May 31. Committee recommendations will be submitted to the Aitkin
County Board of Commissioners for final approval. Contact Jeffers for more details.