Student Parent Support Initiative
Forecasted
The Student Parent Support Initiative funds Minnesota organizations to develop and evaluate services that support the academic and personal success of pregnant and parenting college students.
Funder: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Proposal Submission Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per award for one year; total pool approx. $2.66 million; typically 20+ grants awarded.
Summary: Supports Minnesota organizations in developing and implementing services that address the needs of pregnant and parenting college students.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected—check the program page for updates.
Description
The Student Parent Support Initiative (SPSI) is a competitive grant program administered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health. Its purpose is to help Minnesota postsecondary institutions, professional organizations, community-based groups, political subdivisions, tribal sovereign nations, and child care providers develop and implement services that support the academic achievement, health, and well-being of pregnant and parenting college students.
Through SPSI, grantees can use funds to increase access to affordable child care, early education, mental health services, stable housing, and direct financial support for student parents. The program aims to bridge opportunity gaps, reduce barriers to postsecondary completion, and promote long-term family success and economic stability.
