Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Pathways Program Grant

Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Pathways Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Summary

The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Pathways Program aims to provide training and career opportunities for individuals with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Grants of up to $400,000 support projects that include partnerships between businesses and accredited Minnesota educational institutions. Funds can cover training-related costs but not wage subsidies or tuition reimbursement. This program is essential for fostering workforce development and enhancing the skills of low-income individuals, ultimately aiding their transition into sustainable employment.

Overview

The Minnesota Job Skills Pathways Program focuses on providing training, new jobs and career paths for people who have incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or those who are making a transition from public assistance to work. Overview Projects must include at least one participating business and an accredited Minnesota educational institution or training provider. Grants of up to $400,000 per project may be awarded to develop and deliver training specific to business needs. Cash or in-kind contributions from the participating business(es) must match program funds on at least a one-half to one ratio. Eligible applicants include accredited Minnesota educational institutions and workforce development intermediaries partnering with businesses within the state. Workforce development intermediaries are defined as public, private or nonprofit entities that provide employment services to low-income individuals. Training must be provided by a Minnesota educational institution that is accredited through institutional or specialized accrediting agencies that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Projects average one to three years in duration. Use of Funds Funds may be used for training-related costs such as curriculum development, instruction, training materials and supplies, training equipment, and instructor travel. Funds may also be used to partner with local human service agencies or nonprofit organizations that are providing training-related services. Requests for wage subsidies and tuition reimbursement are not eligible. However, wages paid to employees during training may be counted towards the required matching contribution.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are awarded to educational institutions with businesses as partners.Accredited public and/or private educational institutions partnering with businesses within the state are eligible.All projects must have at least one educational institution and one business working together.Cash and/or in-kind contributions from the participating business(es) must match Partnership funds on at least a one-to-one ratio.Funds may be used for training-related costs or educational infrastructure improvements necessary to support businesses located or intending to locate in Minnesota.Funds may be used for training-related costs such as curriculum development, instruction, training materials and supplies, training equipment, and instructor travel.

Ineligibility

Requests for wage subsidies and tuition reimbursement are not eligible. However, wages paid to employees during training may be counted towards the required matching contribution.