Several funding opportunities for local organizations are accepting applications through September 11, 2023. Jump to the following grants to learn more:
The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs is seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services through the Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief competitive grant. The Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief competitive grant recipients must provide services that relieve economic disparities in the Southeast Asian community through workforce recruitment, development, job creation, assistance to smaller organizations to increase capacity, and outreach.
Proposals must be DEED time-stamped received via email by
5:00 p.m. (CST) on August 21, 2023. Proposals must contain a narrative, forms 1-7, and the Pre-Award Risk Assessment, and be submitted in .PDF format to
AdultCompetitiveGrants.Deed@state.mn.us. Late proposals will not be accepted. The State is not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues. Applicants should anticipate delays in the application getting through DEED’s system, and therefore should submit their application before the deadline time.
Informational Webinar
DEED hosted an Informational Webinar.
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Zukiswa Mpande-Olson at
zukiswa.mpande-olson@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. Questions will be accepted and answered up to three business days before the due date of this proposal. For additional resources please see the
Adult Career Pathways webpage.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services that encourage and assist women to enter high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional occupations including but not limited to those in the skilled trades and STEM occupations to increase the number of women in high-wage, high-demand, and nontraditional occupations through the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) competitive grant.
Proposals must be DEED time-stamped received via email by
5:00 p.m. (CST) on August 21, 2023. Proposals must contain a narrative, forms 1-7, and the Pre-Award Risk Assessment, and be submitted in .PDF format to
AdultCompetitiveGrants.Deed@state.mn.us. Late proposals will not be accepted. The State is not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues. Applicants should anticipate delays in the application getting through DEED’s system, and therefore should submit their application before the deadline time.
Informational Webinar
DEED hosted an Informational Webinar.
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Zukiswa Mpande-Olson Email:
zukiswa.mpande-olson@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. Questions will be accepted and answered up to three business days before the due date of this proposal. For additional resources please see
Adult Career Pathways webpage.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services through the Pathways to Prosperity Adult Workforce competitive grant programs. This RFP is for the “Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways” program, which seeks to serve participants from one or more of the Target Population groups who have multiple barriers to employment. Bridge to Career Pathways will primarily serve those who have been assessed at or above a 7th grade level.
Participants will receive navigation services, wraparound support services, and training. At this level, training will culminate in one or more industry-recognized credentials. From Bridge to Career Pathways, participants will either continue their education at the next step in their path or enter employment at a family sustaining wage. Employer partners are imperative and programs with strong employer partners will be given prioritization for funding.
Proposals must be time-stamped received via
DEED’s Grants Management System by
5:00 p.m. (CST) on August 28, 2023. Proposals must be submitted online through the Grants Management System with all required document attachments and a completed application. Late proposals will not be accepted. The State is not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues. Applicants should anticipate delays in the application getting through DEED’s system, and therefore should submit their application before the deadline time.
Informational Webinar
DEED hosted an Informational Webinar on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Jenilee Drilling Email:
jenilee.drilling@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. Questions will be accepted and answered up to three business days before the due date of this proposal. For additional resources please see
Adult Career Pathways webpage. For technical assistance for the Grants Management System, contact: Grants System Administrator Email:
GMS.DEED@state.mn.us.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services through the Pathways to Prosperity Adult Workforce competitive grant programs. This RFP is for the “Pathways to Prosperity Individualized Training Pathways” program, which seeks to serve participants from one or more of the Target Population groups who have multiple barriers to employment. Individualized Training Pathways will serve those who are ready for training at a post-secondary level.
Participants will receive navigation services, wraparound support services, training, and an experiential learning opportunity. At this level, training will result in a degree, diploma, or certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution. From Individualized Training Pathways, participants will either continue their education at the next step in their path or enter employment at a family sustaining wage. Multiple employer partnerships will be necessary and can be recruited throughout the term of the program to meet the individual participant goals.
Proposals must be time-stamped received via
DEED’s Grants Management System by
5:00 p.m. (CST) on August 28, 2023. Proposals must be submitted online through the Grants Management System with all required document attachments and a completed application. Late proposals will not be accepted. The State is not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues. Applicants should anticipate delays in the application getting through DEED’s system, and therefore should submit their application before the deadline time.
Informational Webinar
DEED hosted an Informational Webinar on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Jenilee Drilling Email:
jenilee.drilling@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. Questions will be accepted and answered up to three business days before the due date of this proposal. For additional resources please see
Adult Career Pathways webpage. For technical assistance for the Grants Management System, contact: Grants System Administrator Email:
GMS.DEED@state.mn.us.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services through the Pathways to Prosperity Adult Workforce competitive grant programs. This RFP is for the “Pathways to Prosperity On-Ramp to Career Pathways” program, which seeks to serve participants from one or more of the Target Population groups who have multiple barriers to employment.
Participants will receive navigation services, wraparound support services, and training. From On-Ramp to Career Pathways, participants will either continue their education at the next step in their path or enter employment at a family sustaining wage. Employer partners are imperative and programs with strong employer partners will be given prioritization for funding.
Proposals must be time-stamped received via
DEED’s Grants Management System by
5:00 p.m. (CST) on August 28, 2023. Proposals must be submitted online through the Grants Management System with all required document attachments and a completed application. Late proposals will not be accepted. The State is not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues. Applicants should anticipate delays in the application getting through DEED’s system, and therefore should submit their application before the deadline time.
Informational Webinar
DEED hosted an Informational Webinar on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Jenilee Drilling Email:
jenilee.drilling@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. Questions will be accepted and answered up to three business days before the due date of this proposal. For additional resources please see
Adult Career Pathways webpage. For technical assistance for the Grants Management System, contact: Grants System Administrator Email:
GMS.DEED@state.mn.us.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs is seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services through the Adult Support Services Competitive Grant.
The Adult Support Services Competitive Grant recipients must provide services to enhance an existing or develop a new workforce development program within your organization to provide individuals services such as job training, employment preparation, internships, job assistance to parents, financial literacy, and academic and behavioral interventions for low-performing adults.
Proposals must be DEED time-stamped received via email by
5:00 p.m. (CST) on September 11, 2023. Proposals must contain a narrative, forms 1-7, and the Pre-Award Risk Assessment, and be submitted in .PDF format to
AdultCompetitiveGrants.Deed@state.mn.us. Late proposals will not be accepted. The State is not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues. Applicants should anticipate delays in the application getting through DEED’s system, and therefore should submit their application before the deadline time.
Informational Webinar
DEED will host an Informational Webinar: Tuesday, August 1, 2023; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (CST)
Join from the meeting link
Join by meeting number:
Meeting number (access code): 2483 695 1347
Meeting password: fFPpzBVM556
Technical Assistance—Adult Support Services Competitive Grant
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Vanessa Roman at
Vanessa.Roman@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. Questions will be accepted and answered up to three business days before the due date of this proposal. For additional resources please see Adult Career Pathways webpage.
Each week, DEED staff will post responses to frequently asked questions on this webpage.
Individuals with disabilities who need alternative formats can contact DEED at 651-259-7578 for assistance.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways programs, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to establish and operate programs that provide, repair, or maintain motor vehicles to assist eligible individuals in obtaining or maintaining employment.
Proposals must be DEED time-stamped received via email by
5:00 p.m. (CST) on September 11, 2023. Proposals must contain a narrative, forms 1-8, and the Pre-Award Risk Assessment, and be submitted in .PDF format to
AdultCompetitiveGrants.Deed@state.mn.us. Late proposals will not be accepted. The State is not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues. Applicants should anticipate delays in the application getting through DEED’s system, and therefore should submit their application before the deadline time.
Informational Webinar
DEED will host an Informational Webinar: Tuesday, August 1, 2023; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (CST)
Join from the meeting link
Join by meeting number:
Meeting number (access code): 2494 097 8902
Meeting password: sqYypFcX325
Technical Assistance—Getting to Work Competitive Grant
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Ann Meyers at
Ann.Meyers@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. Questions will be accepted and answered up to three business days before the due date of this proposal. For additional resources please see Adult Career Pathways webpage.
Each week, DEED staff will post responses to frequently asked questions on this webpage.
Individuals with disabilities who need alternative formats can contact DEED at 651-259-7174 for assistance.
