Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants Now Open
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is now seeking applications for its Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants Program. More than $6 million in grants and up to $13 million in loans are available to local governments.
Two types of grants are available:
- Projects and Practices Grants invest in on-the-ground projects and practices that will protect or restore water quality in lakes, rivers or streams, or will protect groundwater or drinking water.
- Drinking Water Projects and Practices Grants emphasize land treatment projects and practices that will protect or improve drinking water sources.
Eligible applicants include soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, counties, joint powers boards and municipalities with approved water management plans.
The application period is open until March 25. Interested applicants can find the Request for Proposals on BWSR’s website. Awards will likely be announced in summer 2026.