Competitive Grants and Contracts

Medical Consultants

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.

Request for Proposals

• Medical Consultants Request for Proposals (final amended 3/30/22)
• Sample Contract
• Questions and Answers Received during RFP Process

Deadline

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.

Community Energy Transition Grant Program

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.

Call for Applications

• Call for Applications
• Application

Deadline

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.

Technical Assistance

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.

Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through its Economic Development Division is seeking proposals from qualified responders to establish or continue economic revitalization programs that will provide leveraged grants and guaranteed loans to support economic development and redevelopment projects that deliver the most economic impact in communities with the greatest needs due to conditions that have arisen since March 15, 2020.

Request for Proposals

• Request for Proposals - PDF
• Request for Proposals - DOCX

Deadline

Proposals must be received via email by 4:00 pm (CST) on Friday November 22, 2024. Two attachments, the proposal (narrative, forms 1-6, and letters) and the Pre-Award Risk Assessment, must be submitted in PDF format to MSERP.DEED@state.mn.us. Late proposals will not be considered. Note that emails (including attachments) that exceed 25mb in file size may be rejected by the email system. DEED is not responsible for any issues related to technology.

Informational Webinar

DEED hosted an informational webinar.

• Recording
• Presentation Slides

Technical Assistance

Technical assistance is available for interpreting instructions or preparing applications. Contact MSERP.DEED@state.mn.us.

Minnesota State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program

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.

Request for Proposals

• Download the RFP (Fillable PDF)

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.

Small Cities Development Program

The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) Unit is accepting preliminary proposals, the first stage in the grant application process, for eligible activities addressing community needs for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, rental rehabilitation and/or commercial building rehabilitation or public facility improvements through SCDP.

Call for Applications

• Call for Applications

Deadline

The application process for SCDP funding consists of a Preliminary Proposal and a Full Application phase.

Eligible applicants must submit one original and one copy of the Preliminary Proposal to the address listed below. The original and copy must be printed in color. SCDP staff will review and evaluate all preliminary proposal submitted to determine which projects are eligible and how competitive eligible projects would be in the application phase.

For courier or U.S. Mail delivery prior to the due date of November 27, 2024, proposals must be sent to:

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Great Northern Building
180 E 5th Street, Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101
ATTN: Natasha Kukowski, Community Finance Division - Small Cities Development Program Unit

Preliminary Proposal Due Date Note: Proposals may be dropped off at the 5th Street entrance of the Great Northern Building on November 27, 2024 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 180 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. There will be a cart at the 12th floor elevator lobby on the November 27, 2024.

Preliminary proposals must be received by DEED on or before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Faxed or e-mailed proposals will NOT be accepted.

Please e-mail Natasha Kukowski at Natasha.Kukowski@state.mn.us to confirm your Preliminary Proposal has been received.

For an alternative version of this document, please reach out to Natasha.Kukowski@state.mn.us.

Transformative Career Pathway - Capacity Building Competitive Grants

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.

Request for Proposals

• Request for Proposals (PDF)
• Application Packet (PDF) - review entire RFP before completing

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

Informational Webinar

An informational webinar was held.

• Presentation
• Recording

Technical Assistance

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.

• Questions and Answers during the RFP Process

Transformative Career Pathway - Diversity and Inclusion for Small Employers Competitive Grants

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.

Request for Proposals

• Request for Proposals (PDF)
• Application Packet (PDF) - review entire RFP before completing

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.

Informational Webinar

An informational webinar was held.

• Presentation
• Recording

Technical Assistance

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.

• Questions and Answers during the RFP Process