Growing Careers: Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant

Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

The Growing Careers: Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), supports proposals that provide essential services to Dislocated Workers in the agriculture sector. With $2.4 million available, applicants can request up to $500,000 to deliver outreach, case management, skills training, and job placement services. The funding process is competitive, and grants will be awarded for projects running until June 30, 2027.

DEED, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services through the Growing Careers: Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grants. The Growing Careers competitive grants must provide outreach, case management, work readiness, skills training specific or relevant to the agriculture sector, support services, and job placement and retention services to Dislocated Workers.
Funding Availability
Amount of grant funds available: $2,400,000 total as authorized under Minnesota Statute 116L.17 and approved by the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board.
Applicants may apply for a maximum of $500,000.Awards will run from the awarded grant agreement execution date to 06/30/2027.
Funding will be allocated through a competitive process.