The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the Expedited Conservation Project Grant under the CPL program.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department for Natural Resources
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/19/2023
Size of the Grant: $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. All projects must adhere to MS. Restoration and enhancement projects will only be funded on lands that are:
- permanently protected by a conservation easement as defined in MN
- in public ownership; or
- in public waters as defined in MN
Acquisition projects may include acquiring land through fee title or permanent conservation easement.
Funding Information
- 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
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations and government entities are eligible for CPL funding. Private individuals and for-profit organizations may not apply. Partnerships are encouraged.
For more information, visit DNR.