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Competitive Grants

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The Office of Higher Education administers several state and federal programs with statewide impacts. Competitive grants provide funds to higher education institutions (public, private, and tribal), businesses, and community organizations to advance postsecondary education opportunities. 

Learn more about each grant, including how to apply, eligibility, and previous recipients: 

Grants and Workforce Initiatives

Dual Training Grant

Pairing on-the-job training with related instruction to generate a comprehensive platform for learning

Hunger Free Campus

Helping colleges and universities address food insecurity by achieving and sustaining a Hunger Free Campus designation.

Hunger Free Campus Equipment Grant

Helping Minnesota colleges and universities address food insecurity by purchasing the equipment necessary to operate on-campus food pantries.

Inclusive Higher Education Grants

Increasing inclusive postsecondary education opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disability in Minnesota.

Intervention for College Attendance Program

This grant provides funding to programs that encourage college attendance for historically underserved students, bridging the gap between K12 education and their postsecondary education.