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Minnesota Job Skills Partnership — Pathways Program

MJSP Pathways

Supports Minnesota workforce pathways through business-education partnerships that create skilled career tracks.

The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Pathways Program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), funds training programs that create career pathways for individuals with incomes at or below 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines, or for those transitioning from public assistance to employment. Grants of up to $500,000 per project are awarded

Workforce training grants to create career pathways for Minnesotans at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines or transitioning from public assistance to employment.

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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: mn.gov