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Find similar grantsDrive for 5 is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota state grant program that funds training‑to‑employment pipelines in five high‑growth sectors—technology, trades, caring professions, manufacturing, and education—aimed at closing critical workforce gaps.[1][3]
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Drive for 5 Initiative Competitive Grants / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Safeguarding tax dollars is our priority: Report suspicious activity . Drive for 5 Initiative Competitive Grants The Drive for 5 Workforce Initiative is a major new effort to prepare more Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in 5 occupational categories: the caring professions, education, manufacturing, technology and the trades.
Drive for 5 prioritizes training for populations that face the largest disparities in employment: people of color, people with disabilities, people who lack stable housing, and other people who face barriers to family-sustaining employment.
Press Release: Governor Walz Announces Millions in Workforce Training Grants Drive for 5 Quarterly Provider Meeting Information March 24, 2026 Meeting Notes Drive for 5 - Industry Sector Training SFY 2026-2027 Quarterly Report Template Industry Sector Training - RPR Placement/Retention Reporting Template ACP Employment Verification Form with Employer Signature Line Drive for 5 - Job Placement Services SFY 2026-2027 Quarterly Report Template Press Release: Governor Walz Announces $12 Million For Workforce Development Press Release: Governor Walz Announces Recipients of $20 Million in Training for Five High-Demand Career Areas Drive for 5 Quarterly Provider Meeting Information July 8, 2025 Meeting Notes Performance Outcomes Presentation April 8, 2025 Meeting Notes January 14, 2025 Meeting Notes October 8, 2024 Meeting Notes Employer Engagement Team Slides Drive for 5 Part 1 Resources SFY 2024 - 2025 Part 1 Quarterly Report Template Part 1 - RPR Placement/Retention Reporting Template ACP Employment Verification Form with Employer Signature Line Drive for 5 Part 2 Resources SFY 2024 - 2025 Drive for 5 Part 2 Onboarding Training May 7, 2024 SFY 2024 - 2025 Part 2 Quarterly Report Template Part 2 - RPR Placement/Employer Relationship Reporting Template Minnesota's Drive for 5 Initiative, September 2023 Minnesota Economic Trends Drive for 5 Industry Profiles Resources for Job Seekers Contact staff at a CareerForce location near you for information about training programs available in your part of Minnesota.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Educational institutions, workforce training providers, chambers of commerce, and industry associations partnering to deliver training in Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies; state appropriations total $32,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Drive for 5 is funded by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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