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Objective
The Clean Economy Occupations Grant seeks to support the 2022 Minnesota Climate Action Framework which sets a vision for how Minnesota will address and prepare for climate change. This grant seeks to support registered apprenticeship programs to upgrade their capacity to train registered apprentices and upskill incumbent workers in clean economy occupations.
Eligibility
The grant program seeks proposals from registered apprenticeship programs in Minnesota who aim to increase their capacity to train registered apprentices and incumbent workers within clean economy occupations.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be an apprenticeship program registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Award amount
The total available funding is up to $3 million. Grantees may apply for up to $200,000 for each grant.
Grant timeline
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Proposals due: Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until all funds have been awarded. Applications opened Aug. 1, 2024.
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Grant decision made: Applications will be reviewed, at minimum, on a monthly basis.
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Grant decision communicated: Awards will be made, at minimum, on a monthly basis.
RFP and application materials
Questions?
Contact Lyla Brown at lyla.brown@state.mn.us with questions or for technical assistance.