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Minnesota Workforce Development Grants

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Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant
$250,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota colleges and universities to help reduce tuition costs and enhance services for students training to become licensed early childhood educators, addressing workforce shortages in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Opportunity Gap Grant
$20,000
Willmar Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, to develop programs that improve access to education and career readiness for children and families facing inequities.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
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 provides financial support to 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
$150,000
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.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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 financial support to eligible health care organizations in Minnesota to improve workplace safety and reduce violence through innovative training and safety measures.

Health
Nonprofits
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 & Staffing (AST&S) Grant Program
$1,500,000
Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)
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
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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
Development Partnership Grant Program
$2,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides financial support to cities, nonprofits, and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for projects that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Service to Success Competitive Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Minnesota that create programs combining public service with career training to help individuals, especially those facing employment barriers, transition into stable jobs in key workforce sectors.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits