DEADLINE FRIDAY: Applications for Movie Theater and Convention Center Relief Grants

Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued a reminder that applications for Movie Theater and Convention Center Relief Grants are due this Friday, January 29th.

Here’s further information and applications for the programs:

• Minnesota Convention Center Relief Grant Program – This temporary program was established to provide economic relief for convention centers adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will make grants of up to $500,000 to eligible convention centers located in Minnesota. DEED will administer this program. All convention centers interested in receiving a relief grant must submit a completed application by this Friday, Jan. 29. Applications are available here.

• Minnesota Movie Theater Relief Grant Program – This temporary program was established to provide economic relief for movie theaters adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will make grants of up to $150,000 to eligible movie theaters located in Minnesota. DEED will administer this program. All movie theaters interested in receiving a relief grant must submit a completed application by this Friday, Jan. 29. Applications are available here.

Minnesota businesses have made tremendous sacrifices to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and save lives. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.