Minnesota's Coastal Program - Annual Grants

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting applications for its Lake Superior Coastal Program Annual Grants. These grants aim to protect and restore coastal resources while promoting sustainable development in Minnesota's coastal communities. Eligible projects may include community engagement, ecological preservation, and improved access to public coastal areas. This funding provides a vital opportunity for local organizations to address pressing coastal issues and enhance recreational and ecological values along Lake Superior.

The MNDNR and Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program (MLSCP; Coastal Program) Annual grant funded projects. The projects must protect, restore, or responsibly develop Minnesota’s Lake Superior coastal communities and resources.
In general, Annual grant projects can:

• develop (or modify) plans or designs to protect or develop coastal resources.

create knowledge about a coastal resource need of a community, land or water manager, or organization.offer opportunities for community participation in or learning about coastal issues.
preserve or restore areas because of their recreation, ecological, or esthetic values.
provide access to public beaches and other public coastal areas and waters.