Habitat restoration grants help homeowners, associations, businesses, schools, and other organizations install projects that restore native plant and wildlife habitat and lead to a healthier ecosystem.
Donor Name: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
State: Minnesota
City: Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Details:
Habitat restoration grants are for projects that restore native plant and wildlife habitat and lead to a healthier ecosystem.
Native Habitat Restorations
- A native habitat restoration restores native plant communities, restores wildlife habitat, and may include other activities, such as invasive plant removal, that lead to a healthier ecosystem by growing plants native to Minnesota. A healthy ecosystem is one well suited to function naturally by doing things such as providing habitat, filtering water, and helping to regulate climate.
- Landscaping does not qualify for habitat restoration grants. Landscaping alters land for aesthetics or human functionality. Landscaping is not considered habitat restoration and is not eligible for grant funding.
Funding Information
- In 2023, the District will allocate a maximum of $50,000 for habitat restoration grants.
- Grants are reimbursed for up to 50% of a project’s cost for materials, labor, engineering, and consulting fees.
- Maximum grant award:
- $3,000 for residential project
- $5,000 for townhome, condominium, or lake associations
- $10,000 for commercial, government, or nonprofit projects
Eligible Projects
In order to be eligible for grant funds, the habitat restoration project must support one or more of the following goals:
- Improve water quality or increase the capacity of the watershed to store or infiltrate water
- Protect and preserve groundwater quality and quantity
- Preserve, protect, and restore native plant and wildlife habitats, with emphasis on projects adjacent to or near lakes, rivers, and wetlands
- Projects must exceed minimum regulatory requirements (projects required by District permits are not eligible for cost share grants).
Eligibility Criteria
Grant funds for habitat restoration projects are available to:
- Residents
- Associations
- Nonprofits
- Schools
- Businesses
- Cities
Projects must be located within the boundaries of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (the District).
For more information, visit Watershed District.
