Application Process for Businesses

For businesses the application process for all MJSP programs begins by contacting an accredited educational institution that may be a potential training partner.

After meeting with you to more clearly understand your training needs and to identify possible training and program options, the educational institution then contacts the MJSP Office to discuss a proposed training outline and determine if it would be an eligible MJSP project.

If the proposed project appears to be compatible with MJSP guidelines, the training institution will partner with the business and complete an MJSP grant application for the next available grant round.

Timetables
Proposals are typically due six weeks before each MJSP Board meeting, with the exception of Short Form applications which are due three weeks before MJSP Board meetings.  Applications must be submitted on or before application due-dates.  

The MJSP staff evaluate applications and make recommendations to the Board.  The Board then reviews the applications and recommendations and awards grants at the scheduled Board meeting in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Board.  

For grant requests of over $50,000, a representative from the educational institution and business are asked to provide a short presentation to the MJSP Board and answer any questions the Board may have at the scheduled Board meeting.

See Application Schedule for a summary of proposals being accepted, proposal due-dates, MJSP meeting dates and for official Request for Proposal notices.

For More Information
Contact the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Office at  651-259-7514 or email deed.mjsp@state.mn.us

Mailing Address
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Office
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
1st National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200
St. Paul, MN 55101-1351