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Job Training Incentive Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This program provides grants to new or expanding businesses located in Greater Minnesota for the purposes of training workers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Funds can be used for direct training costs for workers in new jobs.
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DEED Training Grant Programs Job Training Incentive Program Job Training Incentive Program This program provides grants to new or expanding businesses located in Greater Minnesota for the purposes of training workers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Grants of up to $200,000 are awarded to eligible businesses to provide training for new jobs.
Eligible applicants include businesses located outside of the seven county metropolitan area or located in the cities of Cannon Falls, Hanover, Rockford, Northfield and New Prague that are adding at least three new jobs. The new jobs must pay wages at least equal to 120% of federal poverty guidelines for a family of four. For 2026, this is $39,600 per year.
The new jobs must also provide at least 32 hours of work per week for a minimum of nine months per year. Businesses are required to match the grant on a . 5:1 basis.
Additional program information and eligibility requirements are outlined in the Job Training Incentive Program Guide. Download a printer-friendly Job Training Incentive Program Fact Sheet.
Use of Funds Apply Forms Grant Management Contacts Funds may be used to pay direct training costs for workers in new jobs including trainee wages for on-the-job training, curriculum development, delivery of training, materials and supplies, training equipment and facilities, and trainer travel and lodging costs. Funds may also be used for assessment, testing and certification costs.
Training may be provided in-house, by institutions of higher education, by federal, state, or local agencies, by consultants, or equipment vendors.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses located outside of the seven-county metropolitan area (or in specific cities) that are adding at least three new full-time jobs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Job Training Incentive Program is funded by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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