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Funding Opportunities

Find current state, federal, or philanthropic funding and guidance through databases, websites, and guides
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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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Local Climate Action Grants - Due 12/18

MPCA $ for planning and implementation projects for local climate adaptation and/or local GHG emissions reductions
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Awards for Excellence in Sustainability - Due 1/12

APA award that honors those projects, policies, plans, and people who show exemplary leadership and inspiration in sustainability planning and implementation
Related to: Announcement, Planning
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No Child Left Inside Grants - Info Session 11/19; Due 12/17

DNR $ to increase youth participation in outdoor recreation, natural resource education, hunting, and angling
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PROGRAM UPDATE - Changes to Step 4 & 5 Reporting

As part of GreenStep's efforts to streamline participation and reduce barriers, the GreenStep Cities Steering Committee has adopted new reporting options and requirements for reaching Step 4 and Step 5 of the program in 2026 and beyond. 

Related to: Announcement
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Funding Your Local Climate Projects in MN: Open Grant Opportunities - 11/12

Join this webinar to learn more about open grants for MPCA climate grants
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State Competitiveness Funds - Open on a rolling basis

Matching funds for applying for federal funding opportunities requiring a match amount
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Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Grants - Due 11/10

DNR $ to manage curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush, and starry stonewort
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Water Quality and Storage Grant - Due 12/23

BWSR $ to model, design, and construct water control and water quality improvement projects
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