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Job Training Incentive Program

Job Training Incentive Program

Supports Greater Minnesota businesses creating permanent jobs through on-the-job training grants up to two hundred thousand.

The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), provides grants of up to $200,000 to new or expanding businesses in Greater Minnesota that are creating new permanent jobs. The program is designed to enable fast, on-the-job training for workers entering newly created positions. Eligible costs include direct training …

On-the-job training grants up to $200,000 for Greater Minnesota businesses creating at least three new permanent positions paying above the state wage floor.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.3 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: mn.gov