State
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)
04/02/21 4:30 PM
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profits for environmental conservation projects throughout the state. Funding is intended to support a broad range of projects and activities that conserve, enhance, protect, and preserve the state's natural resources. Grants support research, environmental education, land acquisition, renewable energy, and other activities that protect endangered resources.
All proposals must meet the constitutional aim to protect, conserve, preserve, and enhance Minnesota’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources, especially those that may be substantially impaired or destroyed in any area of the state. Proposals are strongly encouraged that address prevention strategies for protecting natural resources, that include citizen and community involvement in scientific efforts, and that implement or identify clear strategies for implementing research results.
Proposals should address one or more of the priorities described in the categories below, however proposals pertaining to new or emerging environmental or natural resource issues not directly addressed below may also be eligible for consideration:
For a detailed description of each of these categories, see https://www.lccmr.leg.mn/proposals/2022/2022_lccmr_rfp.pdf#page=3.
For a list of Eligible Expenses, see https://www.lccmr.leg.mn/proposals/2022/2022_lccmr_rfp.pdf#page=7.
Grants may be spent for research; collection and analysis of information that assists in developing state policies; public education; capital projects; administrative expenses; and other activities that preserve or enhance natural resources. For further details on these allowable expenditures, see https://www.lccmr.leg.mn/proposals/2022/2022_lccmr_rfp.pdf#page=8.
GrantWatch ID#: 154248
$70,000,000
There is no minimum or maximum request amount. All proposals should strive to maximize efficiency and return on investment for the proposed expenditures.
The RFP encourages proposals under $200,000, especially from local units of government and non-profits, that aim to quickly and efficiently provide environment and natural resource benefits in Minnesota.
Projects begin July 1, 2022. Most projects are 2-3 years; however more or less time can be requested.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Apply online: https://lccmrprojectmgmt.leg.mn/#/
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)
State Office Bldg., Rm. 65
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-2406
lccmr@lccmr.leg.mn
USA: Minnesota
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