The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is providing the Expedited Conservation Project Grant Program to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations and government entities.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/09/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 4 Years
Details:
The CPL program is habitat-focused. Grant activities include the enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. All applications should identify the direct habitat benefits of the project including but not limited to specific species, ecosystems, habitat types, and natural heritage features.
- Permanently protected by a conservation easement as defined in MN Statutes 84C.01;
- in public ownership (ownership by a unit of government including tribal, federal, state, county, city, school district, special district, etc.); or
- in public waters as defined in MN Statutes, Section 103G.005, subdivision 15.
Funding Information
Expedited Conservation Projects: $2,000,000
- Grants are limited to a maximum award of $50,000 (minimum $5,000).
- Total project cost may not exceed $1,000,000.
- Projects must be on the ECP Activity List.
- Restoration and enhancement projects only (no acquisitions).
- Projects must be on public lands or waters (no conservation easements).
Grant Period
The grant period starts when the grant contract is “executed,” meaning all required signatures have been obtained, and typically lasts 3 to 3 ½ years.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses are expenses (contracts, supplies and materials, salaries, etc.) directly incurred through project activities that are direct to and necessary for the project described in the application.
Eligibility Criteria
Registered 501 c(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities are eligible for CPL funding. Private individuals and for-profit organizations may not apply. Partnerships are encouraged. Examples of eligible applicants include but are not limited to the following:
- Non-Profit Organizations Government Entities
- Land Trusts
- Lakes Associations
- Charitable Organizations
- Private Colleges and Universities
- Fishing and Hunting Organizations
- “Friends of” Groups
- Other Registered Non-Profits
- Government Entities
- Cities
- Counties
- Tribal Governments
- Federal Agencies
- Conservation Districts
- Public Universities
- School Districts
- Other Units of Government.
For more information, visit Minnesota DNR.
