The MPCA is distributing $1.1 million in grants for climate planning projects to small communities with populations of less than 10,000 people. This funding provides an opportunity for these communities to assess vulnerabilities and begin planning for the effects of Minnesota’s changing climate in three areas:
- increased resilience to stormwater and reduce localized flood risk
- improved resilience of wastewater systems
- adapted community services, ordinances, and public spaces for the changing climate
Tribal Nations, cities, counties, towns/townships, soil and water conservation districts, water management organizations, public school districts, and water districts that have or serve populations of less than 10,000 are eligible to apply. The MPCA is also distributing climate planning grants to all communities, regardless of size in a separate grant round.
Applications are due no later than Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 4 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).
The MPCA will hold an informational meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at 1 p.m. CST to answer questions about this grant opportunity. More details about this grant and the webinar are available at the link below.
Please submit questions about this grant to grants.pca@state.mn.us with the subject line “FY26 Small Communities Planning Grants for SWC Resilience” no later than Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 4 p.m.