Labor Education Advancement Program (LEAP) Grant

Award amount

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

Grant timeline

The next round of the LEAP grant is expected to open in 2027.

Objective

LEAP grant funding aims to facilitate the participation and/or retention of individuals facing barriers to employment in registered apprenticeship programs, which may include people of color, Indigenous people and women.

Eligibility

• Community-based or nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)3 and 501(c)5 organizations. Applicant organizations must be registered with the Secretary of State in Minnesota.

• 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.

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.