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Labor Education Advancement Program (LEAP) Grant

Award amount

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The total available funding for the grant cycle is up to $400,000. Applicants may apply for up to $100,000.

Grant timeline

  • July 1, 2024:  The request for proposals (RFP) (application) period opens.

  • July 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.:  Webinar about the RFP and application process. Register for the webinar.

  • July 19, 2024:  Last day to submit questions.

  • July 26, 2024 at noon, Central Daylight Time:  Grant applications are due.

  • September 2024:  Grant recipients announced.

  • Oct. 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026:  Grant period of performance.

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.

RFP and application materials

Webinar

A webinar about the LEAP grant is at 11:30 a.m. on July 8, 2024. Register for the webinar.

Questions?

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

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