MNCBG Membership Dues Support Scholarship

Submissions Reviewed: January 3
Award Notification: Mid January
Funds Available MNCBG Dues Aid: $250 (50% off annual dues)
Funds Available Brewers Assocation Aid: Up to $250, or full BA membership dues, whichever is smaller

Thank you to our 2024/2025 Scholarship Sponsors and Allied Trade Member: Craft Beer & Brewing

We believe membership in state and national brewing associations provides numerous benefits to craft breweries and brewpubs and makes our industry, it's staff, and it's product better. Starting in 2024, to help MN's breweries and brewpubs offset the costs of membership to the MNCBG or to the national Brewers Assocation, the MNCBG is proud to offer Dues Support to our members.

Any member or prospective member of the MNCBG may apply. This aid is meant to support businesses where membership cost is a significant barrier to participation in either organization. Application does not guarantee receiving aid.

Eligibility: Any MN craft brewery, brewpub, or brewery in planning is eligible to apply. Owners or other principals at the business are the most appropriate applicant. Only members of the MNCBG are elligible for national Brewers Assocation Dues Support.

Aid Details, MNCBG Dues Support: If your business has not yet paid your annual membership dues, you will be issued a discounted invoice for the year. Your discounted invoice must be paid on time or your aid will be forfeited and awarded to another applicant. If your business has already paid your membership dues, you will be reimbursed the aid amount via check.

Aid Details, Brewers Assocation Dues Support: Your business will be required to show proof of membership dues paid for the year; aid will be provided in the form of a check.

Other MNCBG Scholarships: The MNCBG offers numerous scholarships to members for professional development, CBC attendance, and for those enrolled in a Beer and Brewing program at DCTC. See all details on our Scholarship page.

If you have any questions, please email Jess Talley, Executive Director, at Jess@mncraftbrew.org.

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant Email*

example@example.com

Position/Title at Brewery/Brewpub*

Brewery/Brewpub Name*

Year Business Established (when did you start serving customers?)*

Brewery/Brewpub Size (bbls/year)*

Brewery/Brewpub Region*

Which Organization Are You Seeking Dues Support For?*

What is the cost of your BA membership dues for 2024?

Please select all that apply relating to your membership history:

I am currently a member of this organizationI have been a member of this organization at least once in the past 5 yearsI have never been a member of this organization (because of financial barriers)I have never been a member of this organization (because my business is new)

Please select all that apply relating to your request for aid:

Financial Constraints, General: The dues are consistently too expensive for us to afford year after yearFinancial Constraints, Specific: The dues are too expensive for us this year/right now (unexpected costs, timing, etc.)Cost vs Benefit: We are not able to take full advantage of the benefits, so the value we get does not match the cost

Payment Plan Option

If I am not selected to receive aid, I would like to be contacted with more information about a payment plan for MNCBG annual dues.

Tell us why you are seeking membership dues aid for membership with the MNCBG or the national Brewers Association. What benefits of membership do you value most? How will being a member support your business and employees? What will your business miss out on, if you are not able to be a member?*

MNCBG Membership Dues Support Application