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Local Trail Connections Grants - Due 3/31

DNR $ for short trail connections between where people live and desirable locations
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Natural and Scenic Area Grants - Due 3/31

DNR $ to increase, protect, and enhance natural and scenic areas
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Natural and Scenic Area Grants - Due 3/31

To increase, protect and enhance natural and scenic areas. 

Provides matching grants to local units of government and school districts for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition of natural and scenic areas. Minimal betterment activities are eligible as part of an acquisition project including site surveying, boundary signage, and immediate measures needed to stabilize the site and ensure the safety of users and active restoration efforts that would significantly improve the site's natural resource values.

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Federal Recreational Trail Grants - Due 2/27

DNR $ for maintenance and development of motorized, non-motorized, and diversified trails
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Future of Southern Minnesota Lakes Conference - Register by 2/27; 3/6-7 (Mankato)

ISG event on lake restoration and water quality projects and management
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Shoreland and Floodplain Education & Training - January-March

Register for upcoming live or watch recorded MN DNR trainings
Related to: Training, Water, IMPACT26
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Webinar: Stormwater Reduction & Pollutant Sourcing from Urban Trees - 1/15 (in-person in Minneapolis or online)

MN Stormwater Series on tree-scale water quality and quantity
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RSDP Idea Brief - Due 3/1

Submit an idea to UofMN Extension for improving sustainability in your community
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Climate Smart Food Systems Equipment/vehicle replacement grant - Info webinar 2/10; Due 3/27

MPCA $ to fund new, cleaner versions of on- and off-road vehicles and chargers/installation used for food transport
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Community Identity & Heritage Grants - Due 10/15, 2026

Minnesota Humanities Center $ for emergency grants to uplift the many diverse cultural groups that make up MN
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