Minnesota Workforce Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota school districts and organizations to help adults and high school students pursue careers in education, with a focus on increasing diversity and addressing teacher shortages.

This program provides financial support to local businesses in Renville County for innovative projects that promote growth, sustainability, and job creation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to teacher preparation programs and their partners in Minnesota to design and expand residency and apprenticeship programs that strengthen the educator workforce pipeline.

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.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to expand employment support services for individuals who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, helping them achieve meaningful and integrated job opportunities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

This funding opportunity supports organizations and educational institutions in Minnesota that aim to develop or expand agricultural education programs for youth in urban and peri-urban areas.

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.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support adults facing employment barriers in Minnesota, helping them access training and services for high-wage jobs while promoting racial equity and economic inclusion.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in Greater Itasca County that support vulnerable children and families by addressing their health and financial stability needs.

This scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals from the Upper Midwest pursuing various educational paths, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

This program provides funding to Minnesota schools to develop or improve meat cutting and butchery training programs for students in grades 6 through 12, enhancing vocational education and career readiness in the meat processing industry.

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.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations to create loan funds that support the establishment and growth of new cannabis microbusinesses, particularly those owned by individuals from communities historically affected by cannabis enforcement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help older adults in Minnesota stay in their homes and communities by improving services, housing, and caregiving options.

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.

This funding initiative supports Minnesota employers and organizations in developing dual-training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education to help employees gain industry-recognized credentials in key sectors.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Beltrami County, Minnesota, focusing on youth education, financial stability, and community health initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas that focus on education and community development initiatives, particularly for low- to moderate-income populations.