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Labor Education Advancement Program (LEAP) Grant

Award amount

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

Grant timeline

  • June 2, 2025:  The request for proposals (RFP) (application) period opens

  • June 9, 2025, at 11.30 a.m.:  Webinar about the RFP and application process (Register here)

  • June 10, 2025 at 1 p.m.:  Webinar about the RFP and application process (Register here)

  • June 20, 2025:  Last day to submit questions

  • June 27, 2025, at noon, Central Daylight Time:  First round grant applications are due

  • August 2025:  First round grant recipients announced

  • Sept. 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027:  Grant period of performance for the first round

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. Applicant organizations must be registered with the Secretary of State in Minnesota.

  • Minnesota Tribal governments as defined in Minn. Stat. §10.65.

RFP and application materials

Webinars

Two informational webinars are offered. You only need to attend one session

Questions?

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

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