Environmental Conservation Grants in Minnesota
Last updated October 14, 2026
There are 5 active environmental conservation grants tagged to Minnesota, part of 1,929 active environmental conservation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources · State Not published · Varies The function of the LCCMR (formerly LCMR) is to make funding recommendations to the legislature for special environment and natural resource projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. | |
| Pollution Control Agency - Grants Pollution Control Agency · State Not published · Varies The Pollution Control Agency offers a variety of grants for: Environmental assistance, Program development and implementation technical assistance, Recycling Market Development, Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue, Climate… | |
| Department of Natural Resources - Grants Natural Resources Department · State Not published · Varies The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a wide variety of grant programs to cities, counties, townships, non-profits, schools, private individuals and others. | |
| Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council · State Not published · Varies The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) makes annual recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature on appropriations from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF). | |
| Board of Water and Soil Resources - Grants Water and Soil Resources Board · State Not published · Varies BWSR grants provide funding to local units of government to deliver soil and water conservation services to their communities. |
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About environmental conservation grants in Minnesota
Environmental conservation grants support protecting and restoring natural resources, including habitat, forests, wetlands, and working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is among the largest conservation grantmakers, and federal programs through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fund restoration and easement work. Nonprofits, land trusts, tribes, and government agencies are common applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for conservation work?
Conservation funding covers habitat restoration, species recovery, land and easement acquisition, watershed protection, and stewardship of working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation runs numerous competitive programs, and USDA/NRCS offers tools like Conservation Innovation Grants. Many programs require matching funds and prioritize measurable ecological outcomes.
Who funds conservation nonprofits?
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, created by Congress in 1984, pairs public dollars with private match and is the country's largest private conservation grantmaker. Federal partners include USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and NOAA, alongside private and community foundations focused on land and wildlife.
Do conservation grants require matching funds?
Many do. Programs such as those run by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and several USDA easement programs expect grantees to contribute matching cash or in-kind resources, sometimes a substantial share of project cost. Lining up partners and committed match early strengthens an application and is often a formal eligibility requirement.
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