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Virtual Open Office Hours - Every Tuesday 8:30-9:30

Questions about GreenStep and/or Gold Leaf? Stop in!
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Blazing Star Award - Nominations due 3/3

The Blazing Star is a native prairie plant found in Minnesota that has characteristics that Conservation Minnesota celebrates; it’s hardy, adaptable, and environmentally-friendly. That’s why the Blazing Star Award is given to local governments around the state for exciting projects that advance conservation, climate resilience, environmental protection, or outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Construction & Demolition Management Planning Grants - Due 3/12

MPCA $ to promote collaboration among political subdivisions to adopt best practices and assess the infrastructure and programming needed
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Annual Climate Symposium - 1/23 (virtual)

APA virtual symposium exploring local climate action mitigation + adaptation
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Community Wildfire Defense Grant - Due 2/28

USDA $ to restore/maintain landscapes, create fire-adapted communities, and improve wildfire response
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Rural Business Development Grants - Due 2/28

MDA $ for training, buying land, construction, machinery, feasibility studies, and more
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Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program - Due 3/4-4/3

DOT $ for hiring staff or contractors to provide financial, technical, and legal assistance with project-related planning and design
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Flood Mitigation Assistance Program - Due 4/18

FEMA $ for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program
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UPLIFT Climate and Environmental Community Action Grants

EPA $ to support institutions and organizations in creating healthy, climate resilient, and thriving communities
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Solar on Public Buildings Round 3 Grants Coming Soon! - Webinar 4/7

Learn more about the next round of Solar on Public Buildings grants for projects located in Xcel Energy territory
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