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Minnesota Workforce Development Grants

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Community Opportunity Fund
$50,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation (BWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and grassroots organizations in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to implement community-driven projects that promote equity, resilience, and belonging.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Vibrant Communities Grant Program
$10,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to develop and enhance mental health services and initiatives in six counties across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Health
Nonprofits
Child Care Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local communities in Northwest Minnesota by providing resources to enhance and expand quality child care services, benefiting public entities, tribal nations, community service agencies, and nonprofit organizations experienced in child care.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grant - Cycle 2
Contact for amount
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select states to support programs that improve community well-being and education, particularly for low- to moderate-income families and under-represented groups.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Meat Processing Train & Retain Grant
$250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors in Minnesota, focusing on workforce development and employee retention initiatives.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Site-Based Clinical Training Grant Program
$4,657,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Minnesota for hands-on clinical training in healthcare, focusing on rural primary care and oral health.

Health
Nonprofits
Environmental Response Fund 2024
$500,000
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, for-profit developers, and non-profit organizations for the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites in Ramsey County, promoting safe and sustainable redevelopment.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pathways to Prosperity Individualized Training Pathway Competitive Grants in Minnesota
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Economic Mobility
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to small- to medium-sized nonprofits in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to enhance their capacity and operations in order to promote economic mobility and support community needs.

Community Development
Small businesses
Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities in Minnesota
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to health care entities in Minnesota to improve safety measures and reduce workplace violence, focusing on training for de-escalation and positive support.

Community Development
County governments
Building Better Lives Grants
$15,000
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and local governments in Northwest Minnesota to implement community-led projects that enhance wellbeing, promote economic mobility, and foster inclusivity for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ambulance Service Training and Staffing Grant
$2,000,000
Minnesota Department of Health (Office of Emergency Medical Services)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to ambulance services in Minnesota to develop paid EMT training programs, helping to address workforce shortages and improve emergency medical response capabilities.

Workforce Development
Exclusive - see details
Stroke Team-Based Care Program
$15,000
Minnesota Department of Health (Stroke Program)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to healthcare organizations and community groups in Minnesota to develop collaborative programs that improve care and support for individuals at risk of or recovering from stroke.

Health
Nonprofits
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Sauer Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Sauer Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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