Postings include all outgoing grants and open-ended PT services. Each solicitation includes a brief description of work and a link to its Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Applications (RFA). More grants and contracts can be found on the State of Minnesota’s Supplier Portal.
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The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Minnesota Disability Determination Services (DDS) requests applications to work as a medical contractor reviewing the disability claims of Minnesotans who have applied for Social Security Disability benefits. All work must occur on the secured Social Security Administration Network. The State anticipates issuing multiple contracts for this work. This is an ongoing solicitation.
All requirements and information, as well as proposal delivery instructions are contained in the RFP. Inquiries regarding the RFP may be directed by email to Milla Kokotovich, Disability Determination Services at Milla.Kokotovich@ssa.gov. Deadline for initial inquiries is Monday, March 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Other department personnel are NOT allowed to discuss the Request for Proposal with anyone, including responders, before the proposal submission deadline.
Proposals must be emailed to: Milla Kokotovich, Disability Determination Services, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development at Milla.Kokotovich@ssa.gov or sent via mail to Milla Kokotovich, Project Coordinator, MN Disability Determination Services, 121 7th Place East; Suite 300, St. Paul, MN 55101. Proposals for initial evaluation must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2022. Following the initial selection process, applications will remain open on the DEED and Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement (OSP) website and selected on an as needed basis. Applications are still welcome beyond April 11, 2022.
All costs incurred in responding to the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be borne by the responder. The Department of Employment and Economic Development reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularities or informalities, and to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be its own best interest. This Request for Proposals does not obligate DEED to award a contract.
For an alternative version of this document, please reach out to Milla.Kokotovich@ssa.gov.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development ("DEED" or "State") is requesting proposals for the purpose of providing comprehensive branding, marketing, video, and website development services. The selected vendor will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing branding for Paid Leave, for marketing strategies and a new website that aligns with DEED's organizational goals and objectives.
Submit your response via email to Sam Fettig, Manager of External Communications, at Sam.Fettig@state.mn.us.
Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Central Time, Monday, January 27, 2025. Late Responses will not be considered.
By submitting a response, responder is making a binding legal offer for the period of time set forth in Section 6. Conditions of Offer. The technical proposal must be submitted separately from the cost proposal.
For an alternative version of this document, please reach out to Sam.Fettig@state.mn.us.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (“DEED” or “State”) is requesting proposals from qualified Responders to provide certification of location sites for the Minnesota Shovel Ready Sites Program (“Program”). DEED intends to contract with a single Contractor to certify sites statewide. As the economy fluctuates resulting in new and changing demands for workspace, the need to have an inventory of certified industrial sites for development is critical. The reason for this is simple: the location decision process demands available sites that are ready for development because decision-making timeframes continue to shorten. Companies looking to build new facilities want sites that are ready-to-go and relatively risk-free.
Submit your response via -email to Colleen Eddy, Metro Regional Business Development Manager, colleen.eddy@state.mn.us.
Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Central Time, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Late responses will not be considered.
By submitting a response, responder is making a binding legal offer for the period of time set forth in Section 6, Conditions of Offer. The technical proposal must be submitted separately from the cost proposal.
For an alternative version of these documents, please reach out to colleen.eddy@state.mn.us.
The Energy Transition Office is accepting applications for grant funding for energy transition projects through the Community Energy Transition grant program under Minnesota Statutes 116J.55.
Applications will be accepted and awarded on a rolling application basis until all funds are committed. Eligible applicants must email their application to CETGP.DEED@state.mn.us. Application for SFY 2025 opens on July 1, 2024, and runs until June 30, 2025, or when the funds are expended.
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, please email, Mike McCrownsey email, mike.mccrownsey@state.mn.us or Carla Vita, carla.vita@state.mn.us. Questions can also be submitted through the Community Energy Transition Grant Program email, CETGP.DEED@state.mn.us.
The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Board, through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), is soliciting grant applications for grant funding for new and incumbent worker training programs. MJSP will accept applications for the Partnership and Pathways Programs. In addition, applications for Pre-Development grants for the Partnership Program will be considered. DEED is committed to empowering the growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone. DEED facilitates an economic environment to produce jobs and improve the quality of the state’s workforce.
The deadline for the submission of regular grant applications is 4:30 p.m., Central Time, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Short Form and Pre-Development applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Central Time, on Monday, February 10, 2025. Late applications will not be considered. The applicant will incur all costs incurred in applying to this RFP. Applications should be submitted to deed.mjsp@state.mn.us as one file, including attachments, in PDF format.
For information about this RFP, contact funfun.cheng@state.mn.us.
The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO), an office within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, is soliciting applications for funding for eligible Minnesota-based small businesses to participate in export development activities that will assist the company to begin exporting or increase their exports from Minnesota. Proposals are accepted until all funds are committed.
Applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis as they are received. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Jackie Geiger.
For complete information on the STEP Program, see the Export Financing Programs webpage.
For an alternative version of this document, please reach out to Jackie Geiger.
The Youth at Work Competitive Grant provides workforce development and training opportunities to economically disadvantaged or at-risk youth ages 14-24. The Youth at Work Competitive Grant is administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
The application packet must be received via email by no later than 11:59 p.m. CST on Friday, March 21, 2025. The application packet must be submitted to Youth.Team.DEED@state.mn.us in a single PDF. Late proposals will not be considered. DEED is not responsible for any issues related to technology. Please do not submit any other materials (binders, photos, letters of support, etc.) Unrequested materials will not be reviewed.
Questions may be submitted via email to Cory Schmid at Cory.Schmid@state.mn.us. All answers will be posted within two business days on DEED’s Competitive Grants and Contracts webpage found here. Please submit questions no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time, on March 7, 2025.
An interested parties webinar will be recorded and posted here on January 29, 2025. This webinar will provide an overview of the Youth at Work RFP and the Application Packet.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit, is accepting grant applications through the Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs.
All applications and required attachments must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 1, 2025. Three complete sets of applications (application form and required attachments) are required for each site. One paper copy and two electronic copies on a flash drive are required. All three copies must be complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding.
Applications sent by mail or courier must be delivered to the following address on or before the application deadline.
Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit
Great Northern Building
180 East Fifth Street, Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101
On February 1, 2025, applications may be submitted in person at the above address. Please take the 5th Street elevators (by the guard’s desk) to the 12th floor and leave applications on the cart located in the DEED elevator lobby. Applications will be retrieved promptly.
Applications submitted by email will NOT be accepted. Applications should be in a binder, spiral-bound, or, at a minimum, binder clipped with all attachments marked and tabbed.
For questions regarding the application process or to seek clarification on application instructions/questions, please contact the Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit at 651-259-7451.
The Office of Adult Career Pathways, an office within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, is soliciting applications for funding Capacity Building to eligible Minnesota community-based organizations to increase their capacity to provide workforce services and related training to historically underserved communities of color or low-income communities.
Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until all funds have been awarded. No more than $4,750,000 will be awarded before July 1, 2024. Proposals must be received via email. Proposals should be submitted in PDF format to acpgrants.deed@state.mn.us
An informational webinar was held.
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Hony Yang, Hony.Yang@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. For additional resources please see Adult Career Pathways webpage.
The Office of Adult Career Pathways, an office within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, is soliciting applications for funding Diversity and Inclusion training to eligible Minnesota small businesses to increase their ability to engage, hire, and retain people of color in a variety of roles.
Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until all funds have been awarded. Proposals must be received via email. Proposals should be submitted in PDF format to acpgrants.deed@state.mn.us.
An informational webinar was held.
For technical assistance in interpreting instructions and to submit questions, contact: Hony Yang, hony.yang@state.mn.us. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail. For additional resources please see Adult Career Pathways webpage.
