Diversity & Inclusion Grant

The Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the MN Chapter of APWA is currently accepting applications for its Diversity & Inclusion 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 organization 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, 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 $2,500
Application deadline is 4:30 p.m., January 13, 2023.

APWA-MN Chapter Diversity & Inclusion Grant criteria and application

Previous Grant Recipients:
Bloomington Public Works
CAPI USA
ISD 191 (Burnsville/Eagan/Savage)
University of Minnesota CEGE Department
University of St. Thomas Civil Engineering Department