People/Engagement
DNR – No Child Left Inside Grants
All Grants Minnesota DNR No Child Left Inside GrantsOverview The No Child Left Inside grant program is provided for “outdoor environmental, ecological, and other natural resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth.” Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: Dec. 12, 2023 Applicants should download ...
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Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) – Local Support Grants
All Grants Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Local Support GrantsOverview Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) supports community-driven solutions to expand opportunities for active living, healthy eating and commercial tobacco-free living, helping all people in Minnesota prevent chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, stroke and type ...
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Energy Cooperatives – Operation Round Up Grants
All Grants Energy Cooperatives Operation Round Up GrantsOverview Many local energy cooperatives in Minnesota administer an "Operation Round Up" program. Member-owners of the cooperative round up their bill to the next whole dollar. The additional rounded up amount is pooled into a community fund, which ...
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Minnesota Initiative Foundations – Regional Foundation Grants
All Grants Minnesota Initiative Foundations Regional Foundation GrantsOverview The Minnesota Initiative Foundations are a collection of six regional foundations "working to strengthen the communities and economies of Greater Minnesota." Each foundation is independent and serves a geographic region of Minnesota. The foundations have their own ...
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DNR – Federal Recreational Trail Grants
All Grants Minnesota DNR Federal Recreational Trail GrantsOverview This program funds projects that involve maintenance and development of motorized, non-motorized, and diversified (joint) trails. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: February 29, 2024 Applications are reviewed by the DNR and the state's trail advisory ...
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LCCMR – Trust Fund Appropriations
All Grants Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota's Resources (LCCMR) Trust Fund AppropriationsOverview The LCCMR makes recommendations for the use of the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which is a fund appropriated by law for the public purpose of protection, conservation, preservation, and enhancement of the ...
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Bass Pro Shop & Cabela’s – Community Support Grants
All Grants Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Community Support GrantsOverview This program supports initiatives inspiring everyone to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors. Focus areas include: conserving wildlife and habitat, connecting new audiences to the outdoors, access and advocacy, and military and veterans initiatives. ...
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Parks & Trails Council – Friends Group Grants
Parks & Trails Council (P&TC) Friends Group Grants All GrantsOverview Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota proudly offers two small grant programs for our Friends Group Partners to support habitat restoration and youth engagement projects. Our public lands are enhanced when volunteers engage in projects ...
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PeopleForBikes – Community Grants
All Grants PeopleForBikes Community GrantsOverview Community grants support bicycle infrastructure projects and targeted advocacy initiatives that make bicycling easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities. Grant Website Application & Review Process Application Deadlines: October 11, 2024 The next round of PeopleForBikes Industry ...
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Minnesota Historical Society – Historical & Cultural Heritage Grants
All Grants Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) Historical & Cultural Heritage GrantsOverview This grant program intends to support history programs and projects and to preserve significant historical and cultural resources. Grant Website Application & Review Process Small Grants Deadlines: Jan. 14, Apr. 8, July 9, Oct. ...
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Minnesota Recreation & Park Foundation – New Initiative Grants
All Grants Minnesota Recreation & Park Foundation (MRPF) New Initiative GrantsOverview This program intends to spur innovation in park and recreation services at a local, regional, or statewide level—especially innovation that could ultimately have a statewide impact. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: November ...
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North Star Ski Touring Club – North Star Fund Grants
All Grants North Star Ski Touring Club (NSSTC) North Star Fund GrantsOverview This grant program seeks to enrich and grow the sport of Nordic skiing for all ages. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: March 31, 2024 An application template is provided and should ...
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Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission – Regional Legacy Grants
All Grants Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission Greater Minnesota Regional Legacy GrantsOverview This program, administered by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC), intends to assist in acquisition, restoration, development, and engagement in regionally significant parks and trails. Grant Website Application ...
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Clif Bar Family Foundation – Small Grants
All Grants Clif Bar Family Foundation Small GrantsOverview This program intends to help groups working to strengthen food systems and communities, enhance public health, and safeguard the environment and natural resources of their community. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: February 1, June 1, ...
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Laura Jane Musser Fund – Environmental Initiative Grants
All Grants Laura Jane Musser Fund Environmental Initiative GrantsOverview The environmental initiative program helps initiate or implement projects that enhance ecological integrity of publicly owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities. The Laura Jane Musser Fund also has additional programs—rural initiative, intercultural harmony, arts, ...
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