The Growing Careers: Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program is a competitive grant funding opportunity through the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED’s) Office of Adult Career Pathways.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Growing Careers competitive grants must provide outreach, case management, work readiness, skills training specific or relevant to the agriculture sector, support services, and job placement and retention services.
Funding Information
- Amount of grant funds available: $2,400,000 total.
- Applicants may apply for a maximum of $500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible organizations must be one of the following:
- Applicant organizations and their partners must have a registration in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State. Nonprofit organizations must have 501(c)(3) status or other recognized tax-exempt designation and be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All applicants must have a physical location open to the public at designated times, in the State of Minnesota. These requirements must be met at the time of application and throughout the term of the grant.
For more information, visit DEED.
