The County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota is soliciting applications for the Natural Resources Good Steward and Opportunity Grants.
Donor Name: Hennepin County
State: Minnesota
County: Hennepin County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
Good Steward Grants support the planning and installation of conservation practices with one or more of the following primary purposes:
- Reduce erosion and sedimentation;
- Improve water quality;
- Protect groundwater quality or reduce groundwater use; or
- Preserve, restore, or establish critical habitat
These include, but are not limited to, new installations of:
- Stormwater management projects such as rain gardens, stormwater ponds and benches, stormwater reuse systems, infiltration or filtration basins, permeable pavement, grass swales, or water and sediment control basins.
- Habitat restoration projects such as woodland and prairie restorations or riverbank or lake shoreline restorations
- Water quality improvement projects like lake alum treatments
Grants are available to landowners, which include individuals, government organizations, nonprofit organizations and businesses, for projects that preserve and restore the county’s natural resources. These grants support projects that preserve and restore natural areas and reduce the amount of nutrients and sediment flowing into lakes, streams and rivers while engaging residents in natural resource management issues.
Funding Information
Grant amount will be based on the work plan and budget submitted by the applicant. The total grant request may not exceed $25,000. Typical grant awards range from $10,000-$20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- All landowners are eligible to apply, including:
- Individuals
- Nonprofit and non-governmental organizations
- Local government agencies
- Businesses.
For more information, visit Hennepin County.