The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking applications for its Expedited Conservation Project (ECP) Grant under the Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) program to restore, protect or enhance prairies, wetlands, forests, or habitats for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/12/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000-$50,000
Details:
Goals and Priorities
- 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 benefit of the project.
- Restoration and enhancement projects will only be funded on lands that are:
- permanently protected by a conservation easement;
- in public ownership; or
- in public waters.
Funding Information
- Grants are limited to a maximum award of $50,000 (minimum $5,000).
- Total project cost may not exceed $1,000,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations and government entities are eligible for CPL funding. Private individuals and for-profit organizations may not apply. Partnerships are encouraged.
- Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government entities
- Projects must occur on public lands or waters
- Eligible projects that restore or enhance forests, wetlands, prairies & habitat for fish, game and wildlife in Minnesota (no acquisitions)
For more information, visit DNR.
