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Minnesota Pandemic Relief (MPR)
Grant Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name of the Business, including assumed name, if any:
Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation LLC 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Fed Tax ID # MN Tax ID #
Length of Time in Business Years Months
Mailing Address City Zip
Location Address City Township
Business Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( )
E-Mail Address Web Address
Contact Name Title
FTE number of employees on 12/1/2020, including owner(s)
What is the 6-digit NAICS # for your business: (i.e. Restaurant-722511, Hotel-721110 or look up at naics.com/search)
NAICS #: ________________________
Have you been notified or received a grant in 2021 from the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR) for losses due to
MN Governor Walz’s Executive Orders to close or reduced your business because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
____ Yes ____ No Amount: $____________________
Do you currently have any tax liens on your business? ____ Yes ____ No
Please check all funding sources applied for: ____ MN SBEL ____ MN SBRG ____ EDC CPR Grant
Please check all funding sources received: ____ MN SBEL ____ MN SBRG ____ EDC CPR Grant
Principal #1
Name DOB SS#
Address City ZIP
Percentage of Ownership __________%
Principal #2
Name DOB SS#
Address City ZIP
Percentage of Ownership __________%
Funding Information
• Applicants may receive MPR Grant assistance based upon several criteria. The grant awards will be
based on number of employees impacted, gross revenue loss and available funding (see attached
scoring criteria). The grant funds do not need to be paid back.
• Completed applications must be received by the EDC by 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 2021 to be
considered.
• Funding progression has been established for grant awards with Tier I to be considered first. Tier II is
second priority and then Tier III as funds are available and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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• Applications will be considered and acted on by the EDC’s Finance Committee/County Board.
• The status of the data supplied for this state funding will be governed by MN Statute 13.591.
Eligible Applicants
• For-profit businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that can demonstrate financial losses. Applicants need to
show a gross revenue reduction of at least 20% between October 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020
compared to the previous year.
• The business must have had a minimum of $20,000 in revenues in 2019 or in 2020.
• Small businesses with up to 50 employees (Full Time Equivalents, FTEs). Employees for this grant program
may be either W-2 employees or independent contractors.
• All eligible applicants must have a physical, commercial location, whether owned or leased, that is
located in Kandiyohi County.
• All eligible applicants must be registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State and have been
operating since January 1, 2020.
Ineligible Applicants
• Accounting firms, auto sales, chain convenience stores, chiropractors, contractors, construction
companies, dental businesses, eyecare facilities, financial advisors, food trucks/stalls, insurance
agencies, jewelry stores, law firms, lending institutions, passive investments, production agriculture,
realtors, residential rental properties, religious organizations, seasonal businesses, trucking/logistics
companies and utility companies.
Application Requirements
• The MPR Grant application must be completed in its entirety by the applicant and submitted to the EDC
Office located at 222 20th Street SE, P.O. Box 1783, Willmar, MN 56201; or submitted electronically to
edc@kandiyohi.com by 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 2021, in order to be considered.
• A copy of the business’ current filing with the Minnesota Secretary of State Office.
• Income statements for the fourth quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2020 (see attached form).
• Other items as may be requested by the review committee.
• Allowable expenses include, but are not limited to, operational expenses such as rent, payroll, utilities,
insurance, bookkeeping or legal fees, property taxes or repairs to the existing building or equipment.
• Grant recipients agree to provide documentation of how funds were spent within 60 days following
grant disbursal (see attached form). Eligible expenses may date back to October 1, 2020.
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I declare that the information provided in this application and on the accompanying exhibits is true and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Kandiyohi County or the Kandiyohi County and City of
Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC) has the right to verify any information contained in this
application and may contact any individuals and agencies involved. I also understand that I will be liable to pay
back funds if I am found to have misrepresented my data or not spent the funds according to eligible uses. I
also understand that the EDC reserves the right to make modifications to the program in response to
community need and available funds.
Signature/Title of Applicant: ___________________________________________Date: ___________
Signature/Title of Applicant: ___________________________________________Date: ___________
The EDC, along with the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners, retain final authority to determine if a
business is eligible or not, whether to approve a grant or not, and the grant amount.
For questions, call 320-235-7370 or toll free 866-665-4556 or email edc@kandiyohi.com
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Distribution of funds for small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kandiyohi County
Kandiyohi County has received $831,645.87 from the State of Minnesota to distribute grants to qualifying
businesses and nonprofits. Kandiyohi County is utilizing the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar
Economic Development Commission (EDC) as the application and disbursement entity for all businesses
and nonprofits. Funding progression has been established for grant awards with Tier I to be considered
first. Tier II is the second priority and then Tier III as funds are available and on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Tier I Businesses: This includes hotels, restaurants, breweries, bars, cafeterias, caterers, wineries,
bowling alleys, and for-profit or nonprofit gyms and fitness centers with at least a 20% reduction in
sales from Q4 2019 to Q4 2020 and did not qualify for DOR First Bucket
• 1-20 FTE employees $ 5,000
• 21-50 FTE employees $ 7,500
Plus award for loss of gross revenue
• 20% - 34% $ 9,000
• 35% - 49% $12,500
• 50% - 100% $15,000
Tier II Businesses:
• A business that would have received DOR funds for multiple businesses, if not for filing under one
EIN; grant amount formula:
eligible amount if all entities were funded – DOR payment
the number of businesses
(Maximum MPR grant allowed is $25,000)
• A business with an event center connected:
o 250-499 occupancy $ 5,000
o Over 500 occupancy $10,000
Tier III Businesses and *Nonprofits: This includes businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that had at least
an overall 20% reduction in revenue from Q4 2019 to Q4 2020
• 1- 4 employees $ 1,500 (Nonprofits need at least 2 FTEs to be eligible)
• 5 - 20 employees $ 5,000
• 21 - 50 employees $10,000
Plus award for Loss of gross revenue
• 20% - 34% $ 5,000
• 35% - 49% $ 7,500
• 50% - 100% $10,000
*Eligible nonprofits: 501(c)(3) with 2-50 FTEs on 12/1/2020 and a physical location in Kandiyohi County
