ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 80/100
Minnesota Forward Fund for Institutions of Higher Learning
<p>Rolling Minnesota DEED grants of up to $5 million for accredited higher education institutions partnering with Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act businesses on semiconductor workforce, R&D, or industry-purpose facilities.</p>
FundingUp to $5,000,000 per eligible institution; grant may not exceed 50% of total project funding
DeadlineRolling / year-round while funding remains available; no fixed closing date or time published
Last verifiedSeptember 21, 2026
Required next actionEligible accredited Minnesota higher education institutions should first confirm a qualifying Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act business partner, document the required 1:1 non-state match and business commitments, obtain or confirm a Minnesota SWIFT vendor number, complete the official DEED application and Conflict of Interest form, obtain Minnesota State system-office support when applicable, and submit the complete application to DEED. A pre-application consultation with DEED is encouraged.
Broad Eligibility
Accredited public or private institutions of higher education in Minnesota may apply when partnering with a business benefiting from or participating in the Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act Program. The supporting business must have submitted a Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act application and the institution must have an agreement with that business for the proposed semiconductor workforce, industrial R&D, or facility project. A minimum 1:1 non-state match is required. Minnesota State institutions need system-office support or acknowledgement.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score 80/100. N9+ Fit Score 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit 0/100. This is a semiconductor workforce, research, and industry-facility program rather than a healthcare, telehealth, diagnostics, or clinical-services funding opportunity. It remains relevant to Atlas education funding coverage but should not be force-fit to N9+ or QC Healthcare. Dr. Miltie, LLC is not an eligible direct applicant because the applicant must be an accredited Minnesota higher education institution and the program requires a qualifying Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act business partnership plus a 1:1 non-state match.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting applications on a rolling basis for the Minnesota Forward Fund for Institutions of Higher Learning. The program supports accredited public and private Minnesota higher education institutions that partner with a business participating in the Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act Program to build semiconductor workforce training pipelines, expand industrial research and development capacity, or construct and equip facilities serving semiconductor industry purposes.
Eligible institutions may request up to $5,000,000. A grant may not exceed 50% of total project funding, and applicants must provide at least a 1:1 non-state match through cash or in-kind contributions from the institution, the supporting business, or a combination. Minnesota State institutions must also provide the required system-office support or acknowledgement. Applicants need a Minnesota SWIFT vendor number, supporting-business commitment documentation, and the official application materials; awards of $200,000 or more are subject to applicable Minnesota prevailing-wage requirements.
Applications are accepted year-round while program funding remains available. DEED encourages a pre-application consultation with program staff. The supporting business must have submitted an application to the Minnesota Forward Fund CHIPS Act Program and must have an agreement with the institution supporting the proposed semiconductor workforce, research, or facility activity.
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Source verificationOfficial government source · mn.govAtlas last verified this record September 21, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
