MoExcels Workforce Initiative

Background

MoExcels funding facilitates development and expansion of employer-driven education and training programs and initiatives to substantially increase educational attainment. Funding recommended through MoExcels is available for a single fiscal year. If full funding of a project requires a multi-year phase in, each year's funding should stand on its own in the event that funds are not appropriated in subsequent years. A core funding increase may be requested after the third year in which a funded project achieves its performance goals.

MDHEWD will continue to work with partners and colleges on workforce needs through other opportunities as they become available, either through various non-profits, philanthropy, or federal grants.

FY 2023

On July 21, a request for proposal for MoExcels was published to facilitate development and expansion of employer-driven education and training programs to increase educational attainment and career opportunities for populations historically underserved by higher education. The deadline to submit proposals is 5:00 p.m. on September 21, 2021. If  you have questions, please reach out to Samantha.Dickey@dhewd.mo.gov.

Request for Proposal

Application

Scoring Rubric

FY 2021 & FY 2022

Public colleges and universities were asked to submit proposals for funding to facilitate development and expansion of employer-driven education and training programs for funding in FY 2021. Twenty-eight proposals were submitted, requesting a total of $37.8 million. Scoring of proposals was completed by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development staff and reviewed by members of the Coordinating Board and the Commissioner of Higher Education. The following list shows the proposals ranked in order by recommendation.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposed FY 2021 MoExcels funding by the Governor was not appropriated. However, the 17 proposals totaling $21.8 million recommended for funding in the FY 2021 budget are recommended by the Governor for funding in FY 2022.

Click here to view the FY 2021 Scoring Rubric, Request for Proposals, Recommendations, and Proposal Summaries.

Download the handout.

Questions can be sent to Reimbursements@dhewd.mo.gov.

*Future request for additional funding in fiscal year 2023.

**Future request for additional funding in fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

FY 2020

Thirty-nine proposals were submitted, requesting a total of $74.8 million. The Coordinating Board approved an FY 2020 budget request of $55.8 million. Governor Parson recommended 18 projects at $16.3 million. The General Assembly appropriated $18.9 million as line items to 19 projects as indicated below.

Click here to view the FY2020 RFP, Budget Template, Scoring Rubric, and Proposal Summaries.

Download the handout.

MoExcels FY 2020 Funded Proposals: