Deadline: 13-Sep-21
Applications are now open for the Expedited Conservation Project Grant Cycle to provide competitive matching grants to local, regional, state, and national nonprofit organizations and government entities.
Goals
- 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.
- Restoration and enhancement projects will only be funded on lands that are:
- permanently protected by a conservation easement;
- in public ownership; or
- in public waters
Funding Information
Expedited Conservation Projects (ECP): $2,500,000
- Grants are limited to a maximum award of $50,000 (minimum $5,000)
- Total project cost may not exceed $575,000
- Projects must be on the ECP Activity List
- Restoration and enhancement projects only (no acquisitions)
- Metro Projects are guaranteed at least $400,000 of ECP funding
- 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 https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/habitat/cpl/ecp-grant-cycle.html