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Funding is provided by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) and the state General Fund. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) administers the Lawns to Legumes program, and Blue Thumb — Planting for Clean Water and Metro Blooms coordinates the Lawns to Legumes Individual Support grants.
Minnesota residents can apply during active signup periods to be reimbursed for up to $400 in costs associated with establishing pollinator habitat in their yards.
Grant recipients are expected to map their completed projectsin order to apply for reimbursement. If you did not receive an individual support grant, you can still map your project to help provide a clearer picture of where pollinator habitat can be found around the state.
Workshops, free planting guides and online resources are available to anyone who wishes to pursue a DIY project.
Individual Support grant recipient resources:
- View a list of eligible expenses and plant materials
- Map your project and apply for reimbursement
- BWSR's Planting for Pollinators Habitat Guide is your one-stop shop for planning, implementing and maintaining your pollinator habitat project.
The Lawns to Legumes individual grant program is currently accepting application for Fall 2025. We will be accepting applications until May 15th, 2025 which can be applied for at the Lawns to Legumes Application Page on the Blue Thumb website.