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Labor Education Advancement Program (LEAP) Grant

May 9, 2024: LEAP grants were awarded to the following organizations. Recipients will use the funding to increase apprenticeship participation through various means including outreach, education, assessment, preparation, support services, instruction, training, placement and retention activities.

  • Building Strong Communities – St. Paul

  • Friends of Career Solutions – Saint Cloud

  • Change, Inc. – St. Paul

  • Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers – St. Paul 

  • Minnesota Community Health Workers Alliance – Bloomington 

  • North Branch Area Education Foundation – North Branch

Award amount

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The total available funding for the grant cycle is $1 million. Applicants may apply for up to $100,000.

Grant timeline

The application period for the grant has closed. Check back later for the next opportunity to apply.

Objective

This grant funding is to facilitate the participation and/or retention of people of color, Indigenous people, and women in registered apprenticeship programs through various means including outreach, education, assessment, preparation, support services, instruction, training, placement and retention activities.

There are currently 11,000 registered apprentices in Minnesota. However, women and communities of color have been historically underrepresented in apprenticeship participation.

Eligibility

  • Community-based or nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)3 and 501(c)5 organizations.

  • Minnesota Tribal governments as defined in Minnesota Statutes §10.65.

Questions?

Contact Lyla Brown, DLI, at lyla.brown@state.mn.us with questions or for technical assistance.

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