Minnesota's leading immigrant-owned accounting firm · Serving MN & WI since 2006
Grant & Loan Application Services.
Minnesota, and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area in particular, sees a steady flow of grant funding from city, county, state, and private sources, but the window to apply is often short and the paperwork can be dense. HAR Financial Services offers fast-turnaround grant and loan application support so clients don't miss a deadline because they didn't have time to prepare a complete submission. We also keep clients ahead of the curve by actively monitoring what grants are opening in the area.
HAR Financial Services has helped clients secure more than $1,000,000 in grant funding.
1. Rapid Application Turnaround
We understand that many grant and loan windows open and close quickly, sometimes with only a few weeks' notice. Our team is built to move fast on:
✔ Reviewing eligibility requirements soon as a grant or program opens
✔ Gathering and organizing the financial and organizational documentation most applications require
✔ Drafting complete, accurate applications well ahead of the deadline
✔ Reviewing submissions for accuracy and completeness before they go in
2. Business Loan Application Support
Beyond grants, we help clients prepare and submit applications for business loans and financing, including SBA loans and local/community lender programs. This includes:
✔ Preparing the financial statements projections most lenders require
✔ Organizing supporting documentation (tax returns, P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow statements)
✔ Reviewing loan terms and helping clients understand what they're signing up for
✔ Coordinating directly with lenders on documentation requests during underwriting
3. Grant Monitoring & Client Alerts
Rather than waiting for clients to find grants on their own, we proactively track funding opportunities relevant to the Minneapolis and broader Minnesota area, including opportunities from the city, Hennepin County, the state of Minnesota, and private/nonprofit funders. Clients are notified when a relevant opportunity opens, along with a plain-language summary of eligibility and deadlines.
4. Full-Service Application Management
✔ Financial statement and budget preparation to support application
✔ Narrative and supporting document coordination
✔ Direct submission handling where permitted
✔ Status tracking and follow-up submitted applications
5. Post-Award Compliance & Reporting
✔ Setting up bookkeeping properly track and report on restricted or loan funds
✔ Preparing required financial for grantors or lenders
✔ Ongoing compliance monitoring so awarded funds are used and documented correctly
Deadlines don't wait. Neither do we.
Grant and loan deadlines don't wait, and neither do we. Whether you have an opportunity in mind or want us to flag options as they come up, our team is ready to move quickly and get a complete application in on time.
