🚀 Minnow Tank Business Competition — 2026 🐟
💰 $10,000 in Cash Awards for Rural Entrepreneurs
📍 Northeastern Montana
Are you ready to launch, grow, or stabilize your business? The Minnow Tank Business Competition is back for 2026! Hosted by Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), this competitive funding program supports real, for-profit businesses with real plans.
🏆 Awards
• Two $5,000 cash prizes
▫️ One startup
▫️ One expanding business
📊 About Minnow Tank
✔️ Focuses on viable businesses—not just ideas
✔️ Emphasizes realistic planning and responsible use of capital
✔️ Over $40,000 awarded since launch
✔️ 75%+ of past finalists are still operating today
👥 Who Can Apply
• 18 years or older
• For-profit business operating (or planning to operate) in Northeastern Montana
• Complete business plan + financial documents required
• Nonprofits are not eligible
🛠️ Support Is Built In
GNDC & SBDC offer FREE:
• Business plan writing workshops ✍️
• One-on-one advising 🤝
(Open to the public—no obligation to apply!)
📅 Important Dates
📝 Business Plan Deadline:
📆 March 12, 2026 | ⏰ 11:59 PM
🎤 Live Finale Event:
📆 April 30, 2026
📍 Glasgow, MT
📲 Apply Online
All applications must be submitted online. Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
👉 Learn more & apply:
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https://gndc.org/minnow-tank/
❓ Questions or tech issues?
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📞 406-653-2590 ext. 202
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9am–4pm
✨ Strong plans lead to stronger businesses. Ready to dive in? 🐟💼
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