Pathways to Prosperity - Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grant

Pathways to Prosperity - Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Amount: Up to US $400,000
Last Updated: July 20, 2025

Summary

The Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grant aims to assist adults facing multiple barriers to employment by providing navigation services, wraparound support, and training that leads to industry-recognized credentials. Targeting individuals aged 18 and older, this program prioritizes those authorized to work in the U.S. who come from diverse backgrounds, including individuals of color, those lacking stable housing, and others in need of support to secure sustainable employment.

Overview

Objective The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services through its 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. Target Population Programs must serve adults at least 18 years old, not enrolled in any K-12 school, who face multiple barriers to employment, and who need enhanced educational and supportive services to be successful in securing long-term family sustaining wages. All participants enrolled must be authorized to work in the United States and must be part of one or more of the following target populations: Individuals of colorIndividuals lacking stable housingIndividuals with a criminal recordIndividuals without a high school diploma or equivalentIndividuals with disabilitiesIndividuals who have been unemployed for 26 or more of the past 52 weeksIndividuals with limited English or math proficiencyIndividuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline

Eligibility

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