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Minnesota Natural Resources Grants

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2025 Spring Lawns to Legumes Grant Program
$400
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This program provides funding and resources to Minnesota residents for creating pollinator-friendly gardens in their outdoor spaces to support at-risk pollinators.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program
$250,000
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and Tribal governments in Minnesota for projects that protect and restore the state's water resources, including initiatives like clean water workshops and stormwater filtration systems.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Promote or Preserve Natural Resources in Minnesota
$25,000
Eldor and Stella Omdahl Environment and Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northwest Minnesota for projects that aim to protect and enhance the region's natural resources.

Natural Resources
County governments
State Park Road Account Program
$5,000,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Minnesota for improving roads that enhance access to state parks and recreational areas, ensuring safer travel for visitors.

Recreation
County governments
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Healthy Brain Community Grant
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community initiatives in Minnesota that aim to improve awareness, early diagnosis, and culturally competent care for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, particularly among underserved populations such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those living in Greater Minnesota.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant Funding
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.

Health
Nonprofits
2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program in Minnesota
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and entities in Minnesota to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, food safety, and sustainable practices.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Wood Waste Utilization Grant in Minnesota
$1,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Minnesota to develop innovative projects that utilize wood waste sustainably, promoting environmental benefits and economic growth.

Energy
City or township governments
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$12,000,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Education
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award - Minnesota
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Minnesota farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who demonstrate exceptional stewardship in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat conservation on their working lands.

Environment
Individuals