Minnesota Job Skills Partnership - Partnership and Pathways Programs (MN) Grant

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

The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) offers funding for training programs aimed at new and incumbent workers. The Partnership Program focuses on collaborative training projects tailored to business needs, while the Pathways Program supports individuals facing economic challenges. Grants can reach up to $400,000, requiring matching contributions from participating businesses. This initiative aims to enhance Minnesota's workforce and stimulate economic growth, ensuring training aligns with industry demands and community needs.

NOTE: The deadline is for the submission of regular grant applications. Short Form and Pre-Development applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Central Time, on Tuesday, October 6, 2025.
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership - Partnership and Pathways Programs (MN)
The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Board, through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), is soliciting grant applications for grant funding for new and incumbent worker training programs. MJSP will accept applications for the Partnership and Pathways Programs. In addition, applications for Pre-Development grants for the Partnership Program will be considered. DEED is committed to empowering the growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone. DEED facilitates an economic environment to produce jobs and improve the quality of the state’s workforce.
Partnership Program: The purpose of the Partnership Program is to act as a catalyst between business and education in developing cooperative training projects that provide training for new or incumbent workers. Funds are used to develop and deliver training that is specific to business needs.Pathways Program: The purpose of the Pathways Program is to act as a catalyst between business and education in developing cooperative training projects that provide training, new jobs and career paths for individuals who are at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines or those who are making the transition from public assistance to the workforce.
Funding
The maximum grant award for the Partnership and Pathways programs is $400,000.
Partnership grant funds must be matched by contributions from one or more participating businesses on at least a one-to-one ratio. Pathways grant funds must be matched by contributions from one or more participating businesses on at least a one-half-to-one ratio. The match may be in the form of cash or inkind contributions directly related to the training project. An in-kind contribution is a donation of goods, services, or time.