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CURRENT GRANTS - OCTOBER 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Overview
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the Conservation Permit (CPL) program, which offers competitive matching grants ranging from $5,000 to $500,000 to non-profit organizations and government entities. The grants must restore, protect, or enhance Minnesota's prairies, wetlands, forests, or habitats for fish, game, or wildlife. A 10% match of non-state funds is required for all grants, and the total project costs may not exceed $1,000,000. Applications for Round 1 of the Traditional, Metro, New Applicant, and Expedited Conservation Project (ECP) grant cycles will be accepted online starting August 1, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. The CPL grants for FY2025 are available at $14,400,000.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Status (Profit/Nonprofit): Nonprofit
Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
Registered 501 c(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities are eligible for CPL funding. Private individuals and for-profit organizations may not apply. Partnerships are encouraged. Examples of eligible applicants include but are not limited to the following
Non-Profit Organizations/Government Entities: Land Trusts • Lakes Associations • Charitable Organizations • Private Colleges and Universities • Fishing and Hunting Organizations • “Friends of” Groups • Other Registered Non-Profits • Cities • Counties • Tribal Governments • Federal Agencies • Conservation Districts • Public Universities • School Districts • Other Units of Governme
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Grant/Bid Amount: $5,000 to $500,000
Focus Area/Areas of Expertise: USA
Contact Information:
Call 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367
Email us: info.dnr@state.mn.us
