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Apprenticeship Preparation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities Grant

Grant funding up to $185,000 is available. Maximum of $75,000 per applicant.

Grant timeline

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The below dates are to provide an estimated timeline for the grant and may change: 

  • Jan. 12, 2026:  Request for proposals (RFP) posted.

  • Jan. 20, 2026:  Webinar, 2 to 2:30 p.m. Register here for the webinar.

  • Jan. 23, 2026:  Questions due no later than 4:30 p.m. CDT.

  • Feb. 2, 2026:  Applications due no later than 4:30 p.m. CDT.

  • Feb. 9, 2026:  Committee begins review of applications.

  • Feb. 18, 2026:  Selected applicants undergo pre-award risk assessment.

  • Feb. 23, 2026 – Mar. 1, 2026:  Selected grantees announced; grant contract agreement negotiations begin.

  • March 15, 2026:  Work plans approved and grant begins.

Objective

This grant is intended to help apprenticeship preparation programs expand the services they offer to individuals with disabilities to successfully complete an apprenticeship preparation program and enroll in a registered apprenticeship program.

This grant is fully funded through a $4.7 million State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grant (Award # 24A60AP000057) that DLI received from the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration. All grant awardees will need to comply with the requirements in 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 2900, including but not limited to the provisions required by eCFR :: Appendix II to Part 200, Title 2 -- Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards. 

Eligibility

An eligible applicant must be an organization that can demonstrate the ability to implement programming to support individuals with disabilities in Minnesota in preparing for and enrolling in a registered apprenticeship program. Eligible applicants must be organizations that are registered and in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service and Minnesota Secretary of State. Partnering with a registered apprenticeship program is required for applicants who are not registered apprenticeship programs.

Award amount

Grant funding up to $185,000 is available. Maximum of $75,000 per applicant.

RFP and application materials

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