BWSR offers a variety of competitive and formula grant programs to its local government partners. 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 or formula funding requests will be listed on this page.
FY 2024-2025 Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program provides funding for developing and implementing a water legacy grant program to expand partnerships for clean water. Non-governmental nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, the 1854 Treaty Authority, and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission are eligible to apply. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact either Ara Gallo (651-539-2524 or ara.gallo@state.mn.us) or Melissa Sjolund (651-539-2547 or melissa.sjolund@state.mn.us) for additional information on this program and for assistance in submitting an application.
For questions regarding the grant program, email cwfquestions@state.mn.us with “Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant” in the subject line.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via eLINK, BWSR’s grants management system. Financial information required for nonprofit organizations must be emailed following the instructions in the Request for Proposals.
Application deadline: Applications must be submitted in eLINK no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.
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