Labor Education Advancement Program (LEAP) Grant

Note:  The new deadline for applications is noon on Oct. 11, 2024.

Award amount

The total available funding for the current grant cycle is up to $200,000. Applicants may apply for up to $100,000.

Grant timeline

• Sept. 3, 2024:  The RFP (request for proposals) (application) period opens.

• Sept. 23, 2024:  Last day to submit questions.

• Sept. 27, 2024 at noon, Central Daylight Time:  Grant applications are due.

• Nov. 2024:  Grant recipients announced.

• Jan. 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 Minn. Stat. §10.65.

RFP and application materials

• Request for proposal

• Application

• Exhibit A – Performance capacity 

• Exhibit B – Certification: No conviction of felony financial crime by a principal 

• Exhibit C – Evidence of good standing

• Exhibit D – Required nonprofit grantee documents as applicable

• Exhibit E – Affidavit of non-collusion

• Grant definitions

• Questions and responses for LEAP grant

Questions?

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

Other information

• View recipients of previous apprenticeship grants.

• LEAP in Minnesota is referenced under Minnesota Statutes § 178.11 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 5227.

• View additional DLI grant funding opportunities.