Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP)

We will give money to organizations that provide consulting services to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Notice of Funding Availability

Overview

We are seeking applications from local organizations that provide consulting services and training to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the City of Minneapolis. The total funding available in this NOFA is $1,000,000. We expect to receive multiple proposals.

Learn more about our Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP)

Information session 

Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: The meeting is virtual. The Microsoft Teams link is included in the application materials. 

Attendance is recommended but not required. 

Questions

Questions are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Email questions to the Business and Technical Assistance team

All questions and answers will be added to the NOFA documents page the following week.

Application

Important: Proposals must be emailed to the Business and Technical Assistance team

Review documents and application materials below.

Deadline

Proposals are due by 4 p.m. CDT on Monday, April 27, 2026. 

We have the right to reject any and all applications at our sole discretion.

Business Technical Assistance Program Program documents

You can view the notice of funding availability and supporting documents.

Contact us

Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) 

Community Planning & Economic Development

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415