The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has launched a request for proposals to distribute $500,000 for climate planning projects to small communities with populations less than 10,000 people.
Donor Name: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/14/2023
Size of the Grant: $500,000
Details:
This funding provides an opportunity for these communities to assess vulnerabilities and begin planning for the effects of Minnesota’s changing climate in three areas:
- How to increase resilience to stormwater and reduce localized flood risk.
- How to improve the resilience of wastewater systems.
- How to reduce human health effects and adapt community services, ordinances and public spaces to the changing climate.
The effects of climate change are being felt across the state, from overwhelmed infrastructure, damaged property, dying trees, and culturally important native species, to excessive heat, worsening air quality, and other health threats. Minnesota state government is partnering with local communities to assess needs, develop climate-adaptation plans, and make changes so that they are ready for what lies ahead.
Funding Information
Total funding available: $500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Tribal nations, cities, counties, towns/townships, soil and water conservation districts, water management organizations, and water districts, that have or serve populations under 10,000 are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit MPCA.