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Labor Standards outreach grant

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A total of $200,000 in grant funding is available. The maximum award amount is $15,000 per applicant.

Grant timeline

  • Request for proposal (RFP) posted on DLI website:  Sept. 4, 2025 

  • Questions due:  No later than 4:30 p.m. CT on Sept. 25, 2025

  • Applications due:  No later than 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2025

  • Grant awards announced:  Early December 2025

  • Grant projects begin:  Jan. 5, 2026

Objective 

This grant aims to increase worker knowledge and understanding of Minnesota’s labor standards laws through outreach, education and technical assistance.

Minnesota workers are protected by a variety of workplace laws designed to ensure fair treatment and proper compensation. These protections include:

  • Wage theft prevention

  • Child labor restrictions

  • Workplace accommodations for pregnant or nursing employees

  • Paid sick leave requirements

  • Additional labor standards promoting safe and equitable work environments

Recent legislative sessions have expanded workplace protections for Minnesota workers. However, barriers, including those related to education, income, immigration status, geographic isolation and language access can impact workers’ awareness of and ability to assert their rights. 

This grant seeks to empower workers, especially those who encounter barriers, by educating them about their workplace rights and the options available to them when their rights are violated. The grant prioritizes outreach that is community-centered, culturally-relevant and accessible.

RFP and application materials

  • RFP

  • Application

  • Grant FAQs 

Questions?

Contact Melissa Parra-Huizar at 651-509-9315 or melissa.parra-huizar@state.mn.us for questions or technical assistance. All submitted questions will be posted on this webpage in the FAQs section.

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