U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) financial assistance programs provide access to financing and investment primarily from banks or other private sources.  Eligibility standards apply according to company size, sales volume and industry.
www.sba.gov/mn

610 - C Butler Square Building
100 North 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 370-2325


U.S. Department of Agriculture: Rural Economic and Community Development
Rural Economic and Community Development Division's Business and Industry Loan Program supplies loans to improve develop or finance business, industry and employment.  Program assists private companies in rural areas with a population of fewer than 50,000.  Loans can be guaranteed for construction, land, buildings, and equipment as well as working capital, interest, marketing and feasibility studies.


Minnesota Rural Partners — National Development Rural Partnership
In 1999, Minnesota Rural Partners created Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc, a separate 501(c) (3) designated non-profit organization. MRP, Inc. is essentially a mechanism for Minnesota Rural Partners to take on projects that benefit rural communities and pass through project dollars into rural communities. MRP, Inc. makes possible the implementation of projects and planning through private and other contributions that couldn't be possible through a federally funded organization.
www.minnesotaruralpartners.org
(651) 645-9403


The Minnesota Department of Agriculture Digester Loan Program
www.state.mn.us

90 West Plato Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55107
(651) 297-1488


Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund
Xcel Energy created the Renewable Development Fund (RDF) in May 1999 as an outcome of 1994 MN legislation concerning spent fuel storage at the Prairie Island nuclear power plant.  Funds are available for the development of renewable energy sources.
www.xcelenergy.com

414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
1(888)547-9607