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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• 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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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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• Automation Training Incentive Program (Minnesota)

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  Automation Training Incentive Program (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This program pro...

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• Low Income Worker Training Program (Minnesota)

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  Low Income Worker Training Program (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This program provid...

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• Economic Development Set-Aside Program

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  Economic Development Set-Aside Program is a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development that provides competitive fundi...

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• Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Partnership Program

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  Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Partnership Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This p...

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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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• Automotive Training Incentive Program

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  Automotive Training Incentive Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This program provides grants...

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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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• 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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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).