Diversity Grant

The Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA-MN) is currently accepting applications for its Diversity Grant

The funding is intended to foster a diverse workforce within the field of public works through education, training and awareness initiatives oriented toward underrepresented populations.

Organization must provide service to residents of the state of Minnesota. Applicant organizations must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or a government instrumentality such as a public school district. The organization must directly or indirectly support students or job seekers interested in advancing their career in Civil Engineering, Public Works Administration or closely related field. Consideration will be given to experience related to the field of public works, stated goals of the organization, financial need, ability to introduce new individuals to the field of public works and its opportunities, and overall effectiveness of the organization to achieve the Diversity Grant objective.

AWARD AMOUNT is $2,000
Application deadline is 4:30 p.m., January 29, 2021.

APWA-MN Chapter Diversity Grant criteria and application