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March 2026
March Update
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MDE has $4,300,000 in funding available for competitive grants to public or private higher education institutions with teacher preparation programs. The goal of this grant is to increase the number of teacher candidates who are of color or American Indian, support them in completing their preparation programs by providing scholarships, stipends, and wrap-around supports, and help them meet the requirements for a Tier 3 teaching license.
The FY27 ETAP competition will be available soon. Visit MDE competitive grant opportunities webpage for more information about the request for proposals including application materials and timelines. This grant was formerly known as the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color (CUGMEC) grant.
On Wednesday, March 18, from 1 to 2 p.m., we will be hosting an information session about the grant opportunity.
Register for the FY27 ETAP Session.
For assistance with questions about the information session, or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Tamara Valmé.
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Are you interested and invested in addressing teacher shortages in Minnesota? Would you be willing to give of your time and talents to serve as a grant reviewer for one or more of these programs?
Now recruiting reviewers for the ETAP grant competition.
This volunteer opportunity asks reviewers for an estimated 5-8 hours of time during the month of May, depending on number of applications and number of reviewers. Not only do many hands make light work, but many reviewers increase the quality of scores that applications receive.
If you are interested in reviewing for this grant opportunity, please contact Tamara Valmé.
If you are applying for this grant, you are not eligible to review. However, you could serve as a reviewer for other grant opportunities focusing on the educator workforce. To volunteer for other opportunities, contact our team at mde.workforcecenter@state.mn.us.
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The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has $3,395,000 in funding available for competitive grants designed to help develop, sustain, or expand mentorship programs for teachers new to the profession or district, especially teachers of color and teachers who are American Indian, teachers in license shortage areas, teaching residents, and experienced teachers in need of peer coaching. Grants are available to school districts, charter schools, cooperative units, tribally controlled schools, coalitions of teachers, and coalitions of two or more applicants that are individually eligible. Higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and professional organizations are eligible to apply in partnership with districts, schools, or coalitions. This grant was formerly administered by Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) and transferred to MDE in the 2025 legislative session.
The FY27 Teacher Mentorship and Retention Grant (TMRG) competition will open on March 25, 2026. Visit the MDE Competitive Grant Opportunities Webpage for more information about the request for proposals and application materials.
Register for the informational session taking place on Monday, March 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. For assistance with questions about the information session or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Chris Ramadan (chris.ramadan@state.mn.us), Induction and Mentoring Coordinator at MDE.
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The Educator Workforce and Development Center (EWDC) is seeking individuals who would be willing to share their time and talents to serve as a grant reviewer for the TRMG competition.
Reviewers can learn more about the innovative and intentional induction programming happening in Minnesota while getting experience navigating the grant review process.
This volunteer opportunity asks reviewers for an estimated five to eight hours during May, depending on the number of applications.
If you are interested in reviewing for this grant opportunity, please contact Chris Ramadan.
If you are applying for this grant, you are not eligible to review. However, you could serve as a reviewer for other grant opportunities focusing on the educator workforce. To volunteer for other opportunities, contact our team at mde.workforcecenter@state.mn.us.
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Registration is open for two virtual and one in-person job fairs for educators.
These annual events connect Minnesota public school employers with current and aspiring licensed educators.
Minnesota School Jobs produces these events and recruits new and veteran educators to participate.
Virtual Job Fairs
School leaders can meet active job seekers in brief one-on-one text, and video chats.
Convenient for both administrators and candidates.
Thursdays: April 9, and May 7 from 4 to 7 p.m.
In-Person Educator Career Expo
Engage in a traditional job fair setting, featuring exhibit booths and private interview rooms.
Tuesday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Eden Prairie
Visit Job Fair Information and Registration.
Contact Megan Jurek (megan@mnschooljobs.org) with questions.
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