BWSR offers a variety of competitive grant programs. These funds may be appropriated through the Clean Water Fund, Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, the general fund, or direct appropriations.
When funding opportunities are available through BWSR, opportunities to submit competitive requests will be listed on this page.
Funding opportunities for BWSR formula grant programs utilizing a Request for Interest (RFI) can be found here Request Formula Grant Funds
Performance Review and Assistance Program Grant
The Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP) provides grants to local governments who seek to improve efficiency and effectiveness in delivering and executing organizational goals and objectives. Local government units do not need to be the subject of a previous PRAP performance review to apply for these funds, but with limited funding, priority is given to recommended activities or strategies from previous reviews. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact their Board Conservationist and Don Bajumpaa, PRAP Coordinator, at don.bajumpaa@state.mn.us for additional information on this program and for assistance in submitting an application.
Eligible Org. Types: Counties, Joint Powers Boards, MASWCD Technical Service Areas, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations
How to Apply: Funding request applications must be submitted via eLINK, BWSR’s grants management system.
Application Deadline: Applications are submitted through eLINK on an on-going basis as funding is available. BWSR will process funding requests on a monthly basis - due on the last business day of the month.
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