Dual Training Grant Request for Application

 

Grant applications are available each spring for approximately $2 Million in Dual Training Grant funds. If you are interested in applying for this grant, please plan accordingly for an upcoming grant round.

Application Steps

Step 1: Have or will have a dual-training program in at least one MN Dual-Training Pipeline occupation during the upcoming year. OHE highly encourages potential applicants to contact MN Dual-Training Pipeline staff for assistance in establishing, reviewing, and updating dual-training programs
Step 2: Establish a partnership with one or more qualified related instruction training provider(s) through a competitive selection process. Additional training providers cannot be added after the application deadline.
Step 3: Carefully read the Request for Application
Step 4: Complete the application (online)
Step 5: Complete all application documents (Word and PDF formats)
Step 6: Verify that all materials have been submitted by the deadline

2024 Application Timeline

Request for Application Opens: March 2024

Request for Application Closes: April 2024

Applicants Notified about Awards: May 2024

2023 Request for Application Documents (Reference ONLY)

The 2023 Request for Application has closed and been awarded. Visit the Dual Training Grant Archive for a list of grantees. The following documents are for reference only. Grant documents and procedures may differ for future requests for applications. 

• Dual Training Grant Request for Application.
• Dual-Training Program Outline (Document A)
• Training Provider Selection (Document B)
• Online Application Content 
• Application Checklist
• Common Definitions  
• Frequently Asked Questions
• On-the-Job Training Example – Advanced Manufacturing
• On-the-Job Training Example – Agriculture
• On-the-Job Training Example – Health Care Services
• On-the-Job Training Example – Information Technology

2023 Grantee Documents

The following documents are for grantee use:

• Grant Contract Template: The grant contract template is only a template. The Office of Higher Education will create the official contract. Grantees must review contract language to ensure agreement.
• Training Agreement: The training agreement is due prior to executing a grant contract. Grantees must connect with training providers to complete this process.

Important Dates for Grantees

• Mandatory Grantee Orientation: May 25^th at 10am OR June 1^st at 1pm
• Optional Dual Trainee Welcome Session: August 10^th at 2pm