Civil Rights

Minnesota Workforce 2027 Training program
MnDOT requests responses to create a hands-on, four- to six-week highway construction training program to prepare individuals who are underrepresented in the industry or are otherwise disadvantaged for entry level opportunities in the trades. The overall goal of the program is to serve as a highway heavy workforce pipeline for MnDOT construction projects.

Date posted: July 28, 2026
Due date: Aug. 31, 2026

Available funding

• $250,000 is available
• Intent is to award up to two grants

View the RFP: Minnesota Workforce 2027 Training program
Full eligibility requirements are detailed in the RFP.

Questions

• Questions regarding this RFP must be received by MnDOT no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Aug. 18, 2026.
• Submit questions by e-mail only to: ocrgrantinvoices.dot@state.mn.us
• MnDOT anticipates posting answers to such questions no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Aug. 20, 2026.

Deadline

All responses must be received via email with a time stamp of no later 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Aug. 31, 2026 Late responses will not be considered.