Informational Webinars: There will be two optional grant overview sessions via Zoom:
- November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
For more information on attending one of these sessions, please download the guidance below or refer to the link(s) in your invitation to complete an application.
You can view the November 3, 2025 webinar below.
Additional Support: If you encounter any technical issues while completing your application, please reach out to Emily Saed at esaed@ssc.coop.
Please note: This is a competitive grant. Only technical assistance can be provided—no help with grant content or narrative development.
Welcome to the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem Partnership Grant Portal
As part of the state’s investment in STEM, this competitive grant opportunity is designed to support STEM learning and workforce development that prepare learners for high-demand careers. Applications will be reviewed by a highly qualified cross-sector committee to ensure alignment with program goals, funding criteria, and legislative intent.
The Mission of the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem is to close the STEM learning and workforce opportunity gap for all of Minnesota’s Learners! The STEM Ecosystem brings together Industry, K12 Education, Higher Education, and Out-of-School STEM Learning Programs to align formal and informal STEM education with workforce needs, expand access to high-quality programming, and drive innovation and workforce development through regional and statewide collaboration.
To strengthen Minnesota’s statewide STEM learning infrastructure, priority will be given to applications that result in shared, scalable resources. Programs and projects that demonstrate the potential to benefit multiple organizations, build capacity and generate tools, models, or outcomes that can be adapted or adopted by others in the STEM Ecosystem are highly encouraged.
The grant application (below) includes seven required sections:
- General Information
- Organizational Overview
- Program or Project Overview
- Program or Project Design & Implementation
- Evaluation & Reporting
- Community & Collaboration
- Budget, Workplan & Budget Narrative
All sections must be completed.
When you are preparing your application, please remember the grant period will run 18 months (January 2026 – June 2027).
Important: Please review the budget and workplan guidance at the top of Section 7 within the application. You’ll need to complete and upload the required Excel workbook (3 tabs). This can be downloaded below, near the link to the application page.
Required Documents: At the end of the application, you will be asked to upload the following documents as a single PDF file:
- IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter, OR LEA/Municipality Proof OR Fiscal Sponsor Agreement (if applicable)
- Organizational Bylaws and Financial Policies/Procedures
- Liability Insurance Certificate
- Code of Conduct for Youth/Students (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest Policy
Saving Your Progress: Once you enter your name and email address are verified and accepted, your application progress will be saved. You may return to it at any time to continue working.
Application Deadline: The portal will close on November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST. No late submissions will be accepted — please plan accordingly.
Download a copy of the above guidance to assist you through the application process.
Download and review a copy of the application questions.
Tip: Seeing the questions prior to completing the application will help you prepare!
The Partnership Grant Budget-Workplan template contains three spreadsheets all are required to complete and upload as part of the application (Section 7).
This will take you to the partnership grant application. It requires the password you received in your invitation to apply.
