The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DEED-VRS) division is requesting proposals for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Ongoing Employment Supports and Youth Services (OESYS) grant program.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/06/2026
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Activities
- Activity 1: Ongoing Employment Support Services for Individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing. Grants for this activity are to provide statewide ongoing employment support services to individuals who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing and to empower individuals to maintain and advance in competitive, integrated employment.
- Activity 2: Employment Services for Transition-Aged Youth who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing. Grants for this activity are to provide statewide employment services to transition-aged youth who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
Funding Information
- Estimated Amount to Grant: $950,000
- Estimated Award Maximum $950,000
- Estimated Award Minimum $50,000
Project Period
July 1, 2026-June 30, 2028.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be organizations or individuals with a significant and proven capacity to serve people who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing (DDBHH).
For more information, visit DEED.
