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Minnesota Job Skills Partnership — Partnership Program

MJSP Partnership

Supports Minnesota employers in educational partnerships through workforce development grants for new worker pathways.

The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Partnership Program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), awards grants of up to $500,000 to accredited Minnesota educational institutions that develop and deliver custom training programs in partnership with Minnesota businesses. The grant is made to the educational institution, not the company, and fun

Custom workforce training grants for Minnesota accredited educational institutions partnering with businesses to develop and deliver job-specific training programs for new and existing employees.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.14 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
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.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: mn.gov