Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Grants

Open Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) grants

• Minnesota Forward Fund

  Up to $5.0Mopen

  The Minnesota Forward Fund is a state economic development program administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DE...

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• Partnership Program (Minnesota Job Skills Partnership)

  Up to $400Kopen

  Partnership Program (Minnesota Job Skills Partnership) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The Partner...

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• Pathways Program (Minnesota Job Skills Partnership)

  Up to $400Kopen

  Pathways Program (Minnesota Job Skills Partnership) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Provides grant...

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• Minnesota DEED Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (Grant Component)

  Up to $150Kopen

  Minnesota DEED Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (Grant Component) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)...

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• Minnesota PROMISE Act Grants

  Up to $50Kopen

  Minnesota PROMISE Act Grants is a $94.3 million grant program overseen by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and a...

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• Launch Minnesota Innovation Grant

  Up to $35Kopen

  Launch Minnesota Innovation Grant is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

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• Launch Minnesota Business Operation Innovation Grants

  Up to $35Kopen

  Launch Minnesota Business Operation Innovation Grants is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Offers grant...

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• Minnesota Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) Competitive Grant

  Deadline: Aug 31, 2026open

  The Women's Economic Security Act (WESA) Competitive Grant, administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), wo...

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• Drive for 5

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  Minnesota state grant program that funds training‑to‑employment pipelines in five high‑growth sectors—technology, trades, caring professions, manufact...

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• Governor Walz's Drive for 5 Workforce Initiative

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  Governor Walz's Drive for 5 Workforce Initiative is a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) that funds wor...

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• Pathways Program (Minnesota)

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  Pathways Program (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The Pathways program focuses on provi...

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• Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (ELP)

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  Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (ELP) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The ELP support...

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• Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program

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  Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This program supports Min...

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• Greater Minnesota Business Development Infrastructure Grant Program

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  Greater Minnesota Business Development Infrastructure Grant Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)...

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• Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants (SBIR/STTR Matching Grant)

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  Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants (SBIR/STTR Matching Grant) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This...

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• Drive for 5 Workforce Training Grants

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  Drive for 5 Workforce Training Grants is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Provides grants to organizat...

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• Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Pathways Program

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  Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Pathways Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The Pathw...

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• Launch Minnesota SBIR/STTR Matching Grants

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  Launch Minnesota SBIR/STTR Matching Grants is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This opportunity suppor...

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• Minnesota Job Creation Fund

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  Minnesota Job Creation Fund is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Offers grants after specified job crea...

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• PROMISE Act Grant Program

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  PROMISE Act Grant Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This program supports small businesses a...

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Where Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awards:

How to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) grants

Most Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).