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Funding Opportunity: Up to $1 Million Available in Customized Living Quality Improvement (CLQI) Grants
On February 26, 2026 by Kelly Conrad
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD), and Disability Services Division (DSD) have announced a new Request for Proposal for the Customized Living Quality Improvement (CLQI) Grant Program.
Apply by April 8: Minnesota Dual Training Grant Now Open
On February 26, 2026 by Anna Mowry
Up to $150,000 available to help you train and retain nursing assistants, LPNs, RNs, and other key staff through structured dual-training programs.
New Year, New Funding: Use the LeadingAge Minnesota Grant Grid to Fund Your Next Project
On February 19, 2026 by Kelly Conrad
Are you looking for additional funding this year to expand the great work you’re already doing? LeadingAge Minnesota’s Grant Grid is a practical, at-a-glance tool designed to help aging service providers quickly identify funding opportunities that align with their program and strategic goals.
New Year, New Grants
On January 15, 2026 by Gina DiMaggio
Is this your year to secure new grant funding? We’ve just updated our members-only Grant Grid with five new funding opportunities and now is a great time to take a look.
MDH Announces Assisted Living Grant
On December 31, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced the upcoming launch of the Assisted Living Competitive Grant Program, established under new legislation effective Jan. 1, 2026 (see Minnesota Statutes, section 144G.31). This program supports projects and initiatives that improve resident quality of care and outcomes in assisted living settings licensed under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144G, or organizations with experience in assisted living operations, compliance, resident needs, or best practices.
Drive for Five Initiative Grants - Applications Have Been Released
On September 11, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking proposals for the Drive for Five Initiative Competitive Grants to conduct outreach, provide education and training, and job placement in high-demand fields, including the caring professions.
New Law Allows MHEFA to Provide Financing Assistance to Non-Profit Providers
On September 11, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority recently announced an expansion of its services, as the state agency is now able to assist nonprofit healthcare organizations across the state. This enhancement is a direct result of legislation approved in 2025.
Last Chance: Apply by April 15 for Dual-Training Pipeline Grants
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.
Apply by April 15: Dual-Training Pipeline Grants
On March 27, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.
Dual-Training Pipeline Grants Open for Applications
On March 6, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Welcomes Kirstan Ketter
On December 12, 2024 by Anna Mowry
With great excitement, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation welcomes Kirstan Ketter as our new Foundation Project Manager to lead our initiative to bridge pathways between New Americans and senior care employers, a nearly $1million grant-funded investment from the DHS GEAR Division.
Nurses: Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness
On December 5, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
Apply Now: Loan Forgiveness for Nurses
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness: RNs and LPNs
On November 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
Minnesota DHS Age Friendly Grant Opportunity
On October 3, 2024 by Dan Nelson
DHS, in cooperation with Age-Friendly Minnesota (AFMN) Council, is offering Community Grants for SFY24-26 to help communities work on age-friendly projects and become better places for all Minnesotans to grow older.
Join a Workforce Community Conversation with MN Dual-Training Pipeline Program
On September 20, 2024 by Anna Mowry
This October, the MN Dual-Training Pipeline program is hosting community conversations around the state for employers to come together and share their workforce challenges and successes, network with business leaders, and learn about the MN Dual-Training Pipeline program.
Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application
On September 12, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
DHS Workforce Incentive Grant
On September 12, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
DHS recently sent an email to all the nursing homes that received 2023 Workforce Incentive Grant (WIG) funds. Roughly one year, ago DHS issued WIG payments to nursing homes.
Perham Health’s Elevate: Inspiring Innovation through Connected Communities
On September 5, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
What does it look like for a community to prepare for the future to support older adults as they age? That is the question Perham Health has been trying to answer for the last four years.
Innovation in Population Health: Knute Nelson Walker Methodist’s Approach to Connected Communities
On August 29, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
Knute Nelson Walker Methodist (KNWM), leveraging a grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, has developed a Connected Communities project to address the social determinants of health for seniors across five counties in west central Minnesota, focusing on whole-person health through care management, mental health support and technology.