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Minnesota Workforce Development Grants

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Adult Support Services Competitive Grant
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota-based organizations that create or improve workforce development programs for low-income, underemployed, or unemployed adults, helping them gain skills for stable, well-paying jobs in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Pathways to Prosperity Individualized Training Pathway Competitive Grants in Minnesota
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to support adult residents facing employment barriers by offering training and resources for high-demand jobs, with a focus on promoting racial and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant Program
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to Minnesota-based organizations to develop and expand primary care residency programs, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to help address the shortage of primary care physicians in the state.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between Minnesota businesses and educational institutions to create customized training programs that enhance workforce skills, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grants
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist adults facing employment barriers in Minnesota by offering training, support services, and pathways to high-wage jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
On-Ramp to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help Minnesota residents facing employment barriers gain essential skills and training for high-demand jobs, with a focus on reducing racial disparities and improving economic access.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Competitive Grant
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota that aim to reduce economic disparities and enhance workforce development for Southeast Asian residents facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Women’s Economic Security Act Competitive Grant in Minnesota
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help women, particularly those facing barriers, enter high-wage, high-demand jobs in nontraditional fields like skilled trades and STEM in Minnesota.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide construction training and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, helping them gain skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and secure career-path employment in the building trades.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Housing Grant Program 2026
$6,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding for housing development and rehabilitation projects in Minnesota communities affected by mining, prioritizing collaborative efforts that address local housing needs.

Housing
City or township governments
Rural Primary Care Residency Training Grant Program
$750,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to develop and sustain primary care residency programs in rural Minnesota, aiming to increase the number of physicians serving underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sauer Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Sauer Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Minnesota that support at-risk children and families by promoting emotional well-being, educational success, and strong family relationships.

Youth
Nonprofits
Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program 2026-2027
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop workforce training programs that help adults facing employment barriers secure jobs in the agriculture sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant Program
$300,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of clinical training programs for health professionals in rural and underserved urban communities across Minnesota, focusing on enhancing the state's healthcare workforce.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural and Underserved Clinical Rotations Grant Program
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports health professional training programs in Minnesota to expand clinical rotations in rural and underserved areas, enhancing healthcare access and workforce diversity.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY2026 Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This program provides funding to health care organizations in Minnesota to develop and expand initiatives that improve the mental health and well-being of health care professionals.

Health
Nonprofits
Labor Education Advancement Program Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Labor and IndU.S.try
State

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and Tribal governments in Minnesota to enhance participation and retention of people of color, Indigenous individuals, and women in registered apprenticeship programs, promoting a skilled and diverse workforce.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant 2025
$7,000
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Minnesota that are dedicated to improving services and resources for individuals and families facing homelessness and food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development and Workforce Grants
$10,000
Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota to develop innovative projects that enhance workforce housing and attract and retain workers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments