BWSR Accepting Applications for Multipurpose Drainage Management Grants
Local governments can apply for multipurpose drainage management grants following the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Board approving up to $1.8 million for these efforts at its September meeting. Up to $900,000 is available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, plus an additional $900,000 available in FY 2027.
Eligible applicants include counties, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, soil and water conservation districts and local government joint powers boards. Applicants must be working under a state-approved and locally-adopted local water management plan, comprehensive watershed management plan or soil and water conservation district comprehensive plan.
Applications opened on October 6. Local governments can apply for grants continually while funding remains available. Batching period dates and available funding amounts can be found on the MDM Program page.