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Minnesota Job Creation Fund

Minnesota Job Creation Fund

Supports Minnesota employers creating high-quality jobs with incentives tied to facility investment and performance.

The Minnesota Job Creation Fund (JCF), administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and recognized as a winner of the Economic Development Association of Minnesota's award, provides performance-based financial incentives to new and expanding businesses engaged in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or technology-related activities. Companies can rece…

Performance-based incentives for Minnesota manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and technology companies that create high-paying jobs and invest in real property improvements.

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.60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
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.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: mn.gov