2025 Habitat Grants Announcement

Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota proudly offers a grant program for our Friends Group partners. We will award several small grants ($500-$2,500 each) to support habitat restoration projects carried out with hands-on volunteer labor. A primary goal of this program is to boost Friends Group efforts to engage volunteers on these types of projects, contributing to a collective land ethic.

Download the Grant Overview pdf below for the full details.

Grant Overview (PDF)

Key Dates & Background Info

Draft Application: February 17, 2025

Final Application: February 24, 2025

Planning Discussion Guide (PDF)

Application Materials

The minimum grant request is $500 and the maximum grant request is $2,500.

Grant Application (Word) Budget & Volunteer Log Template (Excel)

Eligibility

Projects

Projects should be focused on habitat restoration. For example: planting tree/native plants, protecting trees/native plants, seed collection, and invasive species removal.

Land / Resource
People / Engagement

Applicants

Applicants must be a Friends Group Partner of Parks & Trails Council.

501(c)3
Fiscal Client
Unincorporated Association

Land Type & Geography

Projects that take place on parks and trails in Minnesota are eligible.

Park
Trail