Many neighborhood businesses faced unexpected financial and operational challenges during recent immigration enforcement actions. In response, the City’s Port Authority launched the Small Business Assistance Grant Program to help local entrepreneurs weather the disruptions and stay rooted in the community they serve.
Through the program, eligible businesses received up to $10,000 in rent or mortgage support. As of June 2026, 22 Bloomington businesses received $172,000 in funding from this grant.
This effort highlights the City’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its business community and supporting economic resilience.
For details, contact Assistant Port Authority Administrator Barb Wolff at bwolff@BloomingtonMN.gov or 952-563-4706. Look for stories from grant recipients about the impact of this assistance in future issues of the Briefing.
