Local Climate Action Grants: Planning Grants
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Funding Amount
US $650,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Local Climate Action Grants: Planning Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Amount: US $650,000
Last Updated: November 15, 2025
Summary
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering Local Climate Action Planning Grants to help communities adapt to climate change and reduce their carbon footprint. With approximately $1.3 million in funding available, these grants support projects aimed at addressing extreme weather events and fostering sustainable practices. Eligible jurisdictions can apply for either planning or implementation grants to develop innovative solutions that contribute to a healthier environment and community resilience.Overview
About Us The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is committed to ensuring that every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate. Through the authority of state and federal statutes and guidelines, the MPCA focuses on preventing and reducing the pollution of air, land, and water, and leads Minnesota’s efforts to protect against the devastating effects of climate change. We work with regulated parties, businesses, governments, organizations, and 11 Tribal Nations in Minnesota to develop innovative, community-centered approaches that protect our natural resources, improve human health, and foster strong economic growth. Local Climate Action - Planning Grants The MPCA is seeking proposals for planning and implementation projects that enable local jurisdictions to adapt to extreme weather events and a changing climate and/or to reduce the local jurisdiction’s contributions to the causes of climate change. Approximately $1.3 million in total funding is available through two separate grant opportunities: MPCA-Local Climate Action Planning Grants (2000017660) MPCA-Local Climate Action Implementation Grants (2000017659)Eligibility
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