The Minnesota 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 (DEED)
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/04/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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 target those who are prepared to enter credential level training.
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 Populations
Programs must serve Minnesota residents 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 who are or have been justice involved
- 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
- Individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline.
Funding Information
- As authorized in the Laws of Minnesota 2025 $18,300,0001 is available.
- Organizations may apply for up to $200,000 each year, for a maximum of $400,000 total under the Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways RFP.
- Awards will be divided equally between SFY 2026 and SFY 2027.
- Awards allocated for SFY 2026 will run from grant agreement execution date to 06/30/2027.
- Awarded funds for SFY 2027 will be available 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations must be one of the following:
- Nonprofit organization
- State or local government units, including Tribal governments
- Community action agencies
- Business organizations or trade associations
- Alternative secondary institutions or post-secondary institutions
- Labor organizations Applicant organizations
Applicant organizations and their partners must have a registration in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State. All 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.
For more information, visit DEED.
