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Supportive Services for Registered Apprentices Grant

Young apprentice in a manufacturing setting.

Note: There are two, separate funding opportunities available. One with a maximum award of up to $30,000 (large) and one with a maximum award of $4,999 (small). Details and application materials for both grants are listed below.

Supportive Services for Registered Apprentices Grant (large)

Grant funding of approximately $100,000 available, maximum award amount of $30,000.

Grant timeline

  • Feb. 5, 2026, 1 p.m.:  Informational webinar.

  • Feb. 20, 2026, 4:30 p.m. CST:  Proposals due

  • March 2026:  Grant decision making

  • March 2026:  Grant decision communicated and applicant awards announced

  • Period of performance:  Contracts begin April 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2027.

Objective 

The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) awards funds for a variety of purposes including expanding employment-based training opportunities. One goal is to increase participation in, retention of, and completion of registered apprenticeship programs by providing supportive services for grantee participants. 

This grant program seeks to increase the retention and completion rates of registered apprentices throughout Minnesota through the provision of supportive services to assist registered apprentices in program completion.

This program is 100% funded by a State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula – Competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.

Eligibility

The grant program seeks proposals from existing registered apprenticeship programs in Minnesota in good standing with DLI, community-based organizations and other non-profit entities equipped to connect with and provide supports to registered apprentices. Applicants must have capacity to track supportive services provided to each apprentice.

Multi-organization collaborations are not allowed for this funding. Applicants are, however, encouraged to partner with other organizations when appropriate. 

Award amount

The total available funding for the grant cycle is anticipated to total up to $100,000. Applicants may apply for up to $30,000. 

Application materials (large grant)

Questions?

Supportive Services for Registered Apprentices Grant (small)

Approximately $50,000 in grant funding is available with a maximum award amount of $4,999 per applicant.

Grant timeline

  • Applications are accepted until 4 p.m. on April 30, 2027, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first. 

  • Applications will be reviewed by DLI staff to ensure applicants are registered apprenticeship programs in Minnesota in good standing with DLI and the requested costs are allowable grant activities.

  • Applicant awards will be announced approximately two weeks after submission.

Objective 

This grant seeks to provide supportive services to registered apprentices to aid in the retention of new and existing participants in registered apprenticeship programs in Minnesota.

Eligibility

Registered apprenticeship programs in Minnesota in good standing with DLI are eligible to apply.

Award amount

The total available funding for the grant cycle is approximately $50,000. Applicants may apply for up to $4,999. 

Application materials (small grant)

Questions?