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Minnesota Environment Grants

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The Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (HCCOLA) Charitable Fund Grant
$2,000
Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects that promote sustainable and environmentally responsible use of lakes and watersheds in Hubbard County, Minnesota.

Environment
Nonprofits
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
BizRecycling
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
City or township governments
Minnesota Statewide Solar on Public Buildings Program
$14,500,000
Minnesota Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible entities in Minnesota to install solar energy systems on public buildings, promoting clean energy and cost savings.

Energy
City or township governments
Cleanup and Investigation Grant Program
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Minnesota for the environmental investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties to facilitate redevelopment and enhance community benefits.

Environment
City or township governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$480,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations affiliated with the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU to collaborate on research that addresses fisheries challenges in the Great Lakes, particularly focusing on habitat mapping and fish stock sustainability.

Natural Resources
Other
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Get the Lead Out - Lead-Free Fishing Tackle Rebate Program
$3,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to Minnesota retail businesses to promote the sale of lead-free fishing tackle, helping protect wildlife and support local fishing communities.

Environment
Small businesses
Funding for Brownfield Investigation
$50,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for assessing and revitalizing contaminated properties in Minnesota to promote community development and essential services while preventing gentrification.

Environment
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Business Pollution Prevention Program
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial and technical assistance to businesses in Ramsey and Washington counties to reduce harmful pollutants and improve environmental health, with a focus on supporting minority-owned businesses and those in pollution-vulnerable areas.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Dairy Business Planning Grants
$5,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity assists Minnesota dairy farmers in modernizing their operations and developing strategic business plans by covering half the costs of hiring qualified consultants.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
Commercial Redevelopment Grants Program 2026
$1,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for the demolition and environmental cleanup of commercial and industrial properties, preparing them for new development and economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Program
$500,000
Ramsey County Housing Redevelopment Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to support redevelopment projects in designated corridors of Ramsey County, focusing on increasing housing density, improving public infrastructure, and promoting inclusive community development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant
$199,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Minnesota retail service stations upgrade their infrastructure to sell higher ethanol fuel blends, particularly benefiting small businesses and communities with limited access to biofuels.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Minnesota for projects that improve and sustain community forests, particularly in underserved areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Tree Planting Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and tribal governments in Minnesota for planting and maintaining shade trees on public lands, focusing on replacing hazardous ash trees and enhancing urban tree diversity for better climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Tree Planting Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Minnesota for the removal and planting of shade trees on public lands, aiming to enhance urban forests and improve community resilience against environmental threats.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Solar on Public Buildings Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and Tribal Nations in Minnesota to install solar energy systems on public buildings, promoting sustainability and reducing energy costs.

Energy
County governments