The Managing Invasives for a Resilient Landscape Grants Program provides funding to support the restoration of native plant communities in areas impacted by terrestrial invasive or noxious weeds.
Donor Name: Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 4 Years
Details:
Administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), the program provides funding to support collaborative efforts that manage terrestrial invasive plant species and reestablish resilient native vegetation. Tribal Governments, Local Government Units, Municipalities, and Townships are eligible for funding.
The purpose of this program is to support the restoration of native plant communities in areas impacted by terrestrial invasive or noxious weeds. Administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), the program provides funding to support collaborative efforts that manage terrestrial invasive plant species and reestablish resilient native vegetation.
Funding Information
- Amount to grant: $180,000
- Award maximum: $30,000
- Award minimum: $15,000
Grant Period
October 2026 to December 31, 2029.
Allowable costs
Allowable costs are those costs solely incurred though project activities that are directly related to and necessary for producing the project outcomes described in the proposal. Grant recipients are required to account for the staff time charged to BWSR grants in order to track the expenditure of grant funds and match to ensure the use of the funds is consistent with applicable State and BWSR requirements.
Eligible Activities
The following activities are eligible for these funds:
- Administration /Coordination
- Agricultural Practices
- Technical and Engineering Assistance
- Education/Information
- Forestry Practices
- Non-structural Management Practices
- Planning and Assessment
- Project Development
- Supplies/Equipment
- Urban Stormwater Practices
- Special Project
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants for competitive grants include:
- Political Subdivisions/Local governments: Cities, Counties, Joint power boards, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Townships, Watershed Districts, Watershed management organizations
- Tribal Governments and Commissions or Consortiums representing Tribal governments.
For more information, visit MBWSR.
