The grant Request for Proposal process is available each spring for approximately $5 Million in Dual Training Grant funds. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for this grant, please plan accordingly for an upcoming grant round.
Step 1: Carefully read the Request for Proposal!
Step 2: Consult with the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline staff for guidance about dual-training programs
Step 3: Establish a partnership with an eligible related instruction training provider through a selection process
Step 4: Have or will have a dual-training program in at least one eligible occupation during the upcoming year
Step 5: Complete and submit all proposal content through a secure online portal
Step 6: Receive notification from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education about award decision
Request for Proposal Opens: Spring of 2025
Proposal Writing Workshop: TBD
Technical Question Deadline: TBD
Request for Proposal Closes: Spring of 2025
Applicants Notified about Awards: TBD
Grantees Publicly Announced: TBD
Mandatory Grantee Orientation: June 10, 2024 (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.)
Prepare Grant Documents: June through July 2024
Sign Grant Contract: August 2024
Optional Dual Trainee Welcome Session: August 8, 2024 (2:00 to 2:45 p.m.)
Begin Dual-Training Program: August 2024
Note: documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view.