Funding Opportunities
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Financial assistance
Grants, loans, awards, etc.
LCCMR Grants - Due 3/18
State funding for resiliency, water, education & outdoor recreation, fish & wildlife, energy, land, and small projects
Minnesota Community IDEAS Grant Program - Interest Form Due 1/28
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation $ to design, test, and spread ideas that make communities better
Regional Trail Grants - Due 3/31
DNR $ to develop regionally-significant trails across Greater MN
Outdoor Recreation Grants - Due 3/31
DNR $ to increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities in local/community parks
Local Trail Connections Grants - Due 3/31
DNR $ for short trail connections between where people live and desirable locations
Natural and Scenic Area Grants - Due 3/31
DNR $ to increase, protect, and enhance natural and scenic areas
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.
Federal Recreational Trail Grants - Due 2/27
DNR $ for maintenance and development of motorized, non-motorized, and diversified trails
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