Minnesota Natural Resources Grants

This program provides financial assistance to first-time farmers in Minnesota to help them purchase farmland, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and supporting new entrants into the farming community.

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

This program provides financial support to farmers and agricultural organizations in Minnesota to transition from fossil fuel-powered equipment to electric farm machinery, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore and enhance aquatic ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities in areas affected by PFAS contamination in Minnesota.

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Minnesota for projects that improve and sustain community forests, particularly in underserved areas.

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and local governments in Minnesota for purchasing equipment that promotes sustainable soil management practices.

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

This award recognizes and rewards Minnesota farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who demonstrate exceptional stewardship in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat conservation on their working lands.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Minnesota for the removal and planting of shade trees on public lands, focusing on creating resilient urban forests and addressing tree loss due to pests and environmental threats.

This grant provides funding for Minnesota farmers, educational institutions, and organizations to implement and showcase innovative sustainable agriculture practices that improve energy efficiency, environmental health, and farm profitability.

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota businesses and organizations in enhancing recycling infrastructure and developing markets for recyclable materials to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, townships, and tribal entities in Greater Minnesota for projects that promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting to improve local waste management practices.