Low Income Worker Training Program

Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Grants (Partnership Program) is a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development that funds employer-education partnerships delivering customized job training to incumbent and new workers in Minnesota. Eligible activities include curriculum development, training delivery, and on-the-job training programs designed around specific employer workforce requirements and industry needs. Eligible applicants are Minnesota employers partnering with public educational institutions, with grants requiring employer matching contributions.

Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.