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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) offers competitive grants and contracts to support small businesses, workforce development, and community economic growth.
Programs include the Minnesota State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program, which funds eligible small businesses to begin or expand exporting; the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership, providing grants for worker training; the Paid Leave Small Employer Assistance Grants offering up to $6,000 annually to help small employers cover costs during employee leave; and the Childcare Economic Development Grant supporting childcare business startups and expansion.
Applications are accepted through DEED's open solicitation process, with deadlines and requirements varying by program. Eligible applicants include Minnesota-based small businesses, nonprofits, and local government entities depending on the specific program.
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Competitive Grants and Contracts / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Competitive Grants and Contracts Postings include all outgoing grants and open-ended PT services. Each solicitation includes a brief description of work and a link to its Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Applications (RFA). More grants and contracts can be found on the State of Minnesota’s Supplier Portal .
Medical Consultants - Ongoing Solicitation for FY23-FY27 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2027) The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Minnesota Disability Determination Services (DDS) requests applications to work as a medical contractor reviewing the disability claims of Minnesotans who have applied for Social Security Disability benefits. All work must occur on the secured Social Security Administration Network.
The State anticipates issuing multiple contracts for this work. This is an ongoing solicitation. Medical Consultants Request for Proposals (final amended 3/30/22) Questions and Answers Received during RFP Process All requirements and information, as well as proposal delivery instructions are contained in the RFP.
Inquiries regarding the RFP may be directed by email to Milla Kokotovich, Disability Determination Services at Milla. Kokotovich@ssa. gov .
Deadline for initial inquiries is Monday, March 28, 2022, at 5:00 p. m. Other department personnel are NOT allowed to discuss the Request for Proposal with anyone, including responders, before the proposal submission deadline.
Proposals must be emailed to: Milla Kokotovich, Disability Determination Services, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development at Milla. Kokotovich@ssa. gov or sent via mail to Milla Kokotovich, Project Coordinator, MN Disability Determination Services, 121 7th Place East; Suite 300, St.
Paul, MN 55101. Proposals for initial evaluation must be received by 5:00 p. m.
, Monday, April 11, 2022. Following the initial selection process, applications will remain open on the DEED and Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement (OSP) website and selected on an as needed basis. Applications are still welcome beyond April 11, 2022.
All costs incurred in responding to the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be borne by the responder. The Department of Employment and Economic Development reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularities or informalities, and to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be its own best interest. This Request for Proposals does not obligate DEED to award a contract.
For an alternative version of this document, please reach out to Milla. Kokotovich@ssa. gov .
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Contract - Ongoing Solicitation (February 17, 2026 – April 13, 2026) Vocational Rehabilitation Program Contract The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (“DEED”) Vocational Rehabilitation Services (“VRS”) requests applications from organizations and businesses to work as a vocational rehabilitation (“VR”) program community partner (“Community Partner”) to provide job-related services to individuals who are eligible for VRS.
The State anticipates issuing multiple contracts for this work.
Attachment A : Application Attachments B, C, and E : Responder Declarations, Exceptions to State's Terms and Conditions, Responder Form Attachment D : Cost Detail RFP Sample Master Contract Addendum 1: Questions and Answers Responders must submit their Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal separately to the Solicitation Administrator via email with the subject line: “RFP Response and Application [Name of Organization].
” Proposals for the initial evaluation period (21-day publication) must be received by 4:30 p. m. , Central Time (CT), Tuesday, March 10, 2026 .
Proposals are welcomed beyond March 10, 2026. By submitting a response, your company is making a binding legal offer for the period of time set forth in the RFP documentation, Section 6, Conditions of Offer. The contact person for questions is Lori Thorpe (“Solicitation Administrator”) at Lori.
Thorpe@state. mn. us Please use the email subject line “VRS RFP Question(s): [Organization Name].
” Questions should be emailed to the Solicitation Administrator no later than 4:30 p. m. CT on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (“Question Period”).
An addendum will be posted on a timely basis after close of the Question Period to this RFP publication.
Childcare Economic Development Grant Childcare Economic Development Grant The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Office of Childcare and Community Services, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to receive grants to be used to implement solutions to reduce the childcare shortage in the state.
This includes but is not limited to funding for childcare business start-ups or expansion, retention and long-term sustainability of current child care programs, training, facility modifications, direct subsidies or incentives to retain employees, or improvements required for licensing, and assistance with licensing and other regulatory requirements.
Request for Proposals (DOCX) Request for Proposals (Accessible PDF) Questions and Answers (DOCX) (2/25/2026) Visit the Child Care Economic Development webpage. Visit the Child Care Access Equity Area map . This is a correction to the link found in the RFP.
RFP posted on the Department of Employment and Economic Development web site: February 5, 2026 Questions due no later than: March 5, 2026 4:00 p. m. Central Time Applications due no later than: March 17, 2026 4:00 p.
m. Central Time Committee begins review of applications: March 26, 2026 Selected applicants undergo pre-award risk assessment: April 2026 Selected grantees announced; grant contract agreement negotiations begin: May 2026 Work plans approved and grant begins: May/June 2026 Individuals with disabilities who need alternative formats can contact DEED at 651-259-7553 for assistance.
All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to CCED. DEED@state. mn.
us . Questions and answers will be posted within 10 days of receipt at https://mn. gov/deed/about/contracts/open-rfp.
jsp All prospective applicants are encouraged to review the information session recording: Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Grant Program Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Grant Program The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit, is accepting grant applications through the Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Grant Program.
This grant program assists local communities with the investigation and cleanup of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater contamination at previously or currently developed sites. Sites where significant barriers exist to redevelop contaminated properties into a different and/or more productive use are complex and more costly to redevelop than undeveloped parcels.
This program is not intended for parties that have operated on the site long-term, but rather to assist new parties with site redevelopment. Grants are awarded based on statewide, statutory criteria. Three complete sets of applications (application form and required attachments) are required for each site.
One paper copy and two electronic copies (two separate flash drives) are required. All three copies must be complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding. Applications may be sent by mail or courier to the following address but must be received no later than 4:00 p.
m. on May 1, 2026 . Alternatively, applications may be delivered in person on May 1, 2026 .
If delivering in person, please take the 5th Street elevators (by the guard’s desk) to the 12th floor and leave the applications on the cart located in the DEED elevator lobby. Applications will be retrieved promptly. Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit 180 East Fifth Street, Suite 1200 Applications submitted by email will NOT be accepted.
Applications should be in a binder with all attachments labeled and tabbed. For questions regarding the application process or to seek clarification on application instructions/questions, please contact the Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit at 651-259-7451.
Application Information Sessions To learn more about the DEED's Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant Programs, along with other local funding programs, and to have the opportunity to discuss potential projects and/or questions, please attend the webinar below. Hosted by DEED, Met Council, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 11:00 a. m.
– 12:00 p. m. Virtually on Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID: 285 960 431 680 50 +1 651-395-7448,,968472064# Join on a video conferencing device: Tenant key: mn@m.
webex.
com Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing Ongoing Employment Supports and Youth Services (DDBHH OESYS) Grant(s) Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing Ongoing Employment Supports and Youth Services (DDBHH OESYS) Grant(s) The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DEED-VRS) division is requesting proposals for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Ongoing Employment Supports and Youth Services (OESYS) grant program authorized in Minnesota Statute 268A.
16 : Activity 1: Ongoing Employment Support Services for Individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing. Grants for this activity are to provide statewide ongoing employment support services to individuals who are deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing and to empower individuals to maintain and advance in competitive, integrated employment.
Activity 2: Employment Services for Transition-Aged Youth who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing. Grants for this activity are to provide statewide employment services to transition-aged youth who are deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing.
Exhibit C: Capacity Responses Exhibit D: Certification of Not Suspended-Debarred Exhibit E: Evidence of Good Standing Exhibit F: Nonprofit grantee documents as applicable Exhibit G: For-profit Certification Disclosure and Required Documents Exhibit H: Certification of no conviction of felony financial crimes Questions and Answers (DOCX) (3/12/2026) Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p. m. Central Time, on April 6, 2026 .
Late applications will not be accepted. The applicant will incur all costs incurred in applying to this RFP. Applications may be submitted by email by 4:30 p.
m. Central Time on April 6, 2026 to: Email: Elise. Knopf@state.
mn. us RFP posted on the mn. gov/deed web site: March 6, 2026 Questions due no later than 4:30 p.
m. Central Time: March 27, 2026 Applications due no later than 4:30 p. m.
Central Time: April 6, 2026 Questions, Technical Assistance and Information Sessions All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to Elise Knopf at Elise. Knopf@state. mn.
us . Questions and answers will be posted within three business days of receipt. Go MN!
Service Provider Grant Go MN! Service Provider Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DEED-VRS) is requesting proposals from VRS Community Partners with a VRS Professional and Technical (P/T) contract to partner on VRS’s Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) grant model demonstration project titled Go MN!
and provide Progressive Employment services to individuals currently working in subminimum wage employment or who may be contemplating subminimum wage employment in our Apple Valley, Faribault/Owatonna, Rochester, Winona and Woodbury locations.
This grant will provide funding to qualified responders to attend “Jobsville” team meetings twice per month as part of implementing the Progressive Employment model, as well as to attend Progressive Employment training and other related meetings and trainings. These funds will be provided to qualified responders to supplement the provision of work-based learning activities and employment services to participants of the Go MN! program.
Request for Proposals (Apple Valley) Request for Proposals (Faribault/Owatonna) Request for Proposals (Rochester) Request for Proposals (Winona) Request for Proposals (Woodbury) RFP Questions and Answers (1/26/2026) All applications must be received no later than 4:30 p. m. Central Time, on Friday, January 30, 2026 .
Late applications will not be considered. The applicant will incur all costs incurred in applying to this RFP. All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to tyler.
sadek@state. mn. us .
All answers will be posted within three business days. Please submit questions no later than 4:30 p. m.
Central time, on Friday, January 23, 2026. Minnesota Job Skills Partnership - Partnership and Pathways Programs Minnesota Job Skills Partnership - Partnership and Pathways Programs The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Board, through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), is soliciting grant applications for grant funding for new and incumbent worker training programs.
MJSP will accept applications for the Partnership and Pathways Programs. In addition, applications for Pre-Development grants for the Partnership Program will be considered. DEED is committed to empowering the growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone.
DEED facilitates an economic environment to produce jobs and improve the quality of the state’s workforce. The deadline for the submission of regular grant applications is 4:30 p. m.
, Central Time, on Monday, May 4, 2026 . Short Form and Pre-Development applications must be submitted by 4:30 p. m.
, Central Time, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 . Late applications will not be considered. The applicant will incur all costs incurred in applying to this RFP.
Applications must be submitted via email to the Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota Job Skills Partnership office at deed. mjsp@state. mn.
us as one file, including attachments, in a PDF format. Questions may be submitted by email or phone to Fun Fun Cheng at funfun. cheng@state.
mn. us , 651-259-7514.
Minnesota State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program - Ongoing Solicitation Minnesota State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO), an office within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, is soliciting applications for funding for eligible Minnesota-based small businesses to participate in export development activities that will assist the company to begin exporting or increase their exports from Minnesota.
Proposals are accepted until all funds are committed. Download the RFP ( Fillable PDF ) Applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis as they are received. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Jackie Geiger .
For complete information on the STEP Program, see the Export Financing Programs webpage . For an alternative version of this document, please reach out to Jackie Geiger .
Paid Leave Small Employer Assistance Grants Paid Leave Small Employer Assistance Grants Minnesota Paid Leave, a division of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), is accepting grant applications from small employers who need help covering costs when an employee has taken leave. If you qualify as a small employer under Paid Leave, you can apply for a Small Employer Assistance Grant (SEAG).
These funds help manage the cost of hiring temporary workers, increasing hours or wages, or training staff while an employee is out on Paid Leave. Grants offer up to $3,000 per leave, with a maximum of $6,000 per employer each calendar year. As this is a reimbursement program, funding is for costs already incurred.
Employers must apply within 90 days of when their employee’s leave ends. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but the program is funded at $5,000,000 annually. Once all funding has been disbursed, no further grants will be awarded for the remainder of the calendar year.
Employers can request a SEAG application packet within their Paid Leave Administrator Account . Once they have requested the packet, they will receive information by email, including the application form. To learn more about SEAGs, including who qualifies and how grant funds may be used, visit Small employers | Minnesota Paid Leave .
For questions or support with the application process, reach out to the Paid Leave Contact Center by calling 651-556-7777 or 844-556-0444 (toll-free), or by emailing PaidLeave@state. mn. us Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs The Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit, is accepting grant applications through the Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs.
All applications and required attachments must be received no later than 4:00 p. m. on February 2, 2026 .
Three complete sets of applications (application form and required attachments) are required for each site. One paper copy and two electronic copies on separate flash drives are required. All three copies must be complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding.
Applications sent by mail or courier must be delivered to the following address on or before the application deadline. Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit 180 East Fifth Street, Suite 1200 On February 2, 2026 , applications may be submitted in person at the above address. Please take the 5th Street elevators (by the guard’s desk) to the 12th floor and leave applications on the cart located in the DEED elevator lobby.
Applications will be retrieved promptly. Applications submitted by email will NOT be accepted. Applications should be in a binder, spiral-bound, or, at a minimum, binder clipped with all attachments marked and tabbed.
For questions regarding the application process or to seek clarification on application instructions/questions, please contact the Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit at 651-259-7451. Application Information Sessions Join our Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs Workshop.
Thursday December 18, 2025 Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 236 342 785 508 83 Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: mn@m. webex.
com +1 651-395-7448,,49749255# United States, Minneapolis Phone conference ID: 497 492 55# Small Cities Development Program Call for Applications Small Cities Development Program Call for Applications The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) Unit is accepting preliminary proposals, the first stage in the grant application process, for eligible activities addressing community needs for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, rental rehabilitation and/or commercial building rehabilitation or public facility improvements through SCDP.
The application process for SCDP funding consists of a Preliminary Proposal and a Full Application phase. Eligible applicants must submit one original and one copy of the Preliminary Proposal to the address listed below. The original and copy must be printed in color.
SCDP staff will review and evaluate all preliminary proposals submitted to determine which projects are eligible and how competitive eligible projects would be in the application phase.
For courier or U.S. Mail delivery prior to the due date of November 26, 2025 , proposals must be sent to: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development 180 E 5th Street, Suite 1200 Attn: Natasha Kukowski, Community Finance Division - Small Cities Development Program Unit Preliminary Proposal Due Date Note: Proposals may be dropped off at the 5th Street entrance of the Great Northern Building on November 26, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 a.
m. and 4:00 p. m.
at 180 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. There will be a cart at the 12th floor elevator lobby on the November 26, 2025.
Preliminary Proposals must be received by DEED on or before 4:00 p. m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Faxed or e-mailed proposals will NOT be accepted. Please e-mail Natasha Kukowski at Natasha. Kukowski@state.
mn. us to confirm your Preliminary Proposal has been received.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Minnesota. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $300,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Women's Economic Security Act (WESA) Competitive Grant, administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), works to increase the number of women in high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional occupations. The program prioritizes initiatives that encourage and assist women of color to enter nontraditional and STEM careers. Part of DEED's Office of Adult Career Pathways, WESA is one of several competitive grant programs supporting workforce development in Minnesota. The state awarded $3.3 million for adult employment and training programs in the current funding cycle. Organizations providing career training, mentorship, and employment support services that help women access economic opportunity in traditionally male-dominated fields are encouraged to apply.
Minnesota PROMISE Act Grants is a $94.3 million grant program overseen by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and authorized by the Minnesota State Legislature. The program awards grants through statewide partner organizations to eligible businesses in communities adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, population loss, or lack of regional economic diversification. Eligible businesses must be located in Minnesota with gross annual revenue of $750,000 or less. Grant amounts range from up to $10,000 for businesses earning $100,000 or less, up to $25,000 for those earning up to $350,000, and up to $50,000 for those earning up to $750,000. Funds can be used for working capital including payroll, rent, utilities, and equipment. Both for-profit businesses and qualifying nonprofits are eligible.
The Economic Development Set-Aside Program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), provides funding ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000 to support local economic development initiatives across Minnesota. Eligible applicants include local governments and economic development authorities seeking to drive job creation, business expansion, and community revitalization. The program encompasses a range of workforce and economic development efforts, including support for dislocated workers, trade adjustment assistance, targeted employment services, and student career development. This flexible funding mechanism allows local entities to address region-specific economic challenges and build sustainable employment ecosystems throughout the state.