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Greater Minnesota Job Expansion Program

Greater Minnesota Job Expansion Program

Supports businesses in Greater Minnesota with sales tax refunds tied to sustained employment expansion.

The Greater Minnesota Job Expansion Program, jointly administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Revenue, provides sales tax refunds to traded-sector businesses located outside the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area that increase employment and meet wage thresholds. Qualifying businesses receive sales tax refunds on…

Sales tax refunds for traded-sector businesses located outside the Twin Cities metro that increase full-time employment and meet minimum wage thresholds over a seven-year certification period.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.84 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$7M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: mn.gov