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Pathways Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) / CareerForce. The Pathways Program offers grants to educational institutions or nonprofit organizations that partner with businesses to provide training, new jobs, and career paths for people with low incomes in Minnesota.
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Pathways Program / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development The Pathways program focuses on providing training, new jobs and career paths for people who have incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or those who are making a transition from public assistance to work. Projects must include at least one participating business and an accredited Minnesota educational institution or training provider.
Grants of up to $500,000 per project may be awarded to develop and deliver training specific to business needs. Cash or in-kind contributions from the participating business(es) must match program funds on at least a one-half to one ratio. Eligible applicants include accredited Minnesota educational institutions and workforce development intermediaries partnering with businesses within the state.
Workforce development intermediaries are defined as public, private or nonprofit entities that provide employment services to low-income individuals. Training must be provided by a Minnesota educational institution that is accredited through institutional or specialized accrediting agencies that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Projects average one to two years in duration. Download a printer-friendly Pathways Program Fact Sheet . Funds may be used for training-related costs such as curriculum development, instruction, training materials and supplies, training equipment, and instructor travel.
Funds may also be used to partner with local human service agencies or nonprofit organizations that are providing training-related services. Requests for wage subsidies and tuition reimbursement are not eligible. However, wages paid to employees during training may be counted towards the required matching contribution.
Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. Grants, pending the availability of funding, are generally reviewed and approved three to six times per year by the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board . Application forms are available on the Forms tab.
A short-form application is available for grants of up to $50,000. Proposals are due six weeks before each MJSP board meeting for which Pathways proposals are being accepted, with the exception of short-form applications, which are due three weeks before MJSP board meetings. Applications must be submitted on or before application due dates.
Grants over $50,000 are generally awarded three times per year and grants of $50,000 or less are generally awarded five to six times per year. See the MJSP Board Meeting Schedule for due dates and to review detailed information in the Request for Proposal for the upcoming MJSP Board meeting.
For businesses, the application process begins by contacting an accredited, Minnesota educational institution that may be a potential training partner and/or workforce development intermediary (a public, private or nonprofit entity that provides employment services to low-income individuals).
After meeting with the business to more clearly understand the training needs and to identify possible training and program options, the educational institution or workforce development intermediary typically takes the lead in applying for the grant. It is recommended that grant applicants contact DEED staff to discuss their proposed training outline and determine if it would be an eligible Pathways project.
If the proposed project appears to be compatible with Pathways guidelines, the training institution or workforce development intermediary will partner with the business and complete a Pathways grant application for the next available grant round. DEED encourages the submission of draft proposals at least two weeks prior to application due dates. DEED/MJSP staff evaluate applications and make recommendations to the Board.
The Board then reviews the applications and recommendations and awards grants at scheduled Board meetings in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Board. For grant requests of over $50,000, a representative from the educational institution, workforce development intermediary and business are asked to provide a short presentation to the MJSP Board and answer any questions the Board may have at the scheduled Board meeting.
All requests for funding must be submitted as formal application proposals to DEED’s Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Office on forms provided by MJSP. Application forms, along with specific eligibility criteria, guidelines and application instructions can be found on the Forms tab. Following are instructions and forms for completing a Pathways grant application.
Partnership/Pathways Grant Application Guide Updated November 2025. This is the joint, full-text version of the application for a Partnership and/or Pathways grant. It contains detailed program information and application instructions.
Partnership/Pathways Grant Application Forms Updated November 2025. This packet contains the application outline and forms for a Partnership and/or Pathways grant of over $50,000. The budget forms, which are under a separate file, must also be completed.
Partnership/Pathways Budget Forms Updated November 2025. This packet contains the required budget forms for a Pathways grant to be submitted as part of the Pathways grant application. If you need this in an alternative format, please contact Fun Fun Cheng at FunFun.
Cheng@state. mn. us or 651-259-7514.
Partnership/Pathways Short-Form Application Guide Updated November 2025. The short-form application is a condensed version of the Partnership and/or Pathways grant application which may be used for Partnership or Pathways grant requests of up to $50,000. This packet contains the detailed program information and application instructions.
Partnership/Pathways Short-Form Application Forms Updated November 2025. This document contains the application forms for a Partnership and/or Pathways grant of $50,000 or less. The same Partnership or Pathways budget forms that are used for the regular application must also be submitted with the short-form application.
Partnership/Pathways Proposal Evaluation Form Updated June 2024. This is the evaluation form MJSP staff uses to score Partnership/Pathways grant applications. Partnership/Pathways Short-Form Proposal Evaluation Form Updated June 2024.
This is the evaluation form MJSP staff uses to score Partnership/Pathways Short-Form grant applications. Here businesses and educational institutions will find report forms and the program guides that include instructions for managing a Pathways grant and for completing required reports. Guide to Program Operations Instructions for managing a grant and for completing the required report forms.
This report is to be submitted by the grantee at the end of the first or second trimester. It provides information on the training topics and goals. Financial Report and Request for Payment This report will be provided by the MJSP Grant Coordinator containing project-specific information.
It is to be submitted by the grantee at the end of each trimester. The costs reflected on the Financial Report are cumulative line-item costs for the project year-to-date. The Request for Payment reflects cumulative and trimester cost data.
This report is to be submitted by the grantee at the end of each trimester. It provides information on how the project is progressing. A short paragraph for each section is usually sufficient.
This report form will be provided by the MJSP Grant Coordinator containing project-specific information. This report is to be submitted by the grantee at the end of each trimester. It provides information on the trainee population.
Audits are required for all Pathways grants of over $50,000. This document contains information on the audit requirements. Instructions on how to prepare for an audit.
Contributing Business Handbook Provides information on program administration and instructions for completing report forms. Contributing Business Final Program Evaluation This is a sample report only; a link to complete the evaluation online will be sent to the business approximately two weeks prior to the project end-date. This report is to be submitted by the contributing business at the end of the project.
This report gives each contributing business the opportunity to comment about the project. Contributing Business Status Report This report is to be submitted by the contributing business at the end of every other trimester. It gives each contributing business the opportunity to comment on the progress of the project.
Receipt Voucher for In-Kind Contributions This form must be completed by the contributing business and submitted to the educational institution. While there is no specific due-date, it is advised that vouchers be filled out monthly. The form documents the in-kind match given by the contributing business(es) to the project.
Each region of the state has an assigned grant coordinator who can answer questions about the MJSP training grant programs. Check the map to identify your region and then find your contact. Both our grant coordinators administer projects in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
MJSP Grant Coordinators by Region Danielle Kressin – Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7W, 7E, 11 Vikki Palony – Region 6W, 6E, 8, 9 & 10, 11 Fun Fun Cheng , Program Administrator Jodie Greising , Director NOTE: If you are an individual looking for training assistance please contact the Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program , CareerForce , or the financial aid office of the educational institution you are planning to attend.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Educational institutions or nonprofit organizations that partner with businesses and include at least one participating business and an accredited Minnesota educational institution or training provider. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $400,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.