The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Adult Career Pathways Programs is seeking proposals from qualified responders to provide services through the Pathways to Prosperity Adult Workforce competitive grant programs.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $400,000
Details:
Pathways to Prosperity On-Ramp to Career Pathways Program, which seeks to serve participants from one or more of the Target Population groups who have multiple barriers to employment.
Participants will receive navigation services, wraparound support services, and training. From On-Ramp 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.
Funding Information
- $14,300,000 is available for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2024-2025 for all the Minnesota Pathways to Prosperity Competitive Grant Programs.
- Organizations may apply for up to $200,000 each year, for a maximum of $400,000 total under the Pathways to Prosperity On-Ramp to Career Pathways RFP.
- Note that this grant does not allow the purchase of equipment over $5,000.
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 color
- Individuals lacking stable housing
- Individuals with a criminal record
- Individuals without a high school diploma or equivalent
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals who have been unemployed for 26 or more of the past 52 weeks
- Individuals with limited English or math proficiency.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible organizations must be one of the following:
- Nonprofit organization (501(c)3 must be active)
- State or local government units, including Tribal governments
- Community action agencies
- Business organizations or trade associations (with 501(c)6 tax filing)
- Alternative secondary institutions or post-secondary institutions
- Labor organizations
- All applicants must be currently operating, have an active business filing with the Minnesota Secretary of State in good standing, and have a physical business presence in the state of Minnesota at time of application.
For more information, visit DEED.
