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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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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation's 2026 Open Call opened June 1 and closes July 3, across three focus areas: Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility. But two of the three only fund Marion County, Indiana. Here is how to read the geographic fine print, why the funder's commercial identity shapes what wins, and how to position a proposal that actually fits.
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Read articleThe Department of Education quietly published the FY2026 RPED competition in the May 29 Federal Register: $45M total, awards of $1.5M-$2.5M each over 48 months, applications due June 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The program funds rural community colleges and regional universities to build career pathways into high-wage industries. With FIPSE under structural review by the second Trump administration, this may be the last cycle under the existing rubric. Here's the eligibility math, the partner architecture that wins, the NCES locale codes that gate the absolute priority, and the 25-day sprint that determines who gets funded.
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