BWSR offers a variety of formula grant programs. These funds may be appropriated through the Clean Water Fund, the general fund, or direct appropriations. Funding opportunities for BWSR formula grant programs utilizing a Request for Interest (RFI) will be listed on this page.
FY27 1W1P Mid-Point Grants
BWSR offers One Watershed, One Plan Mid-Point Grants for evaluating and amending approved comprehensive watershed management plans developed under the One Watershed, One Plan program. Please see the RFI and the Mid-Point Grants section of the One Watershed, One Plan page for more information. Requestors should contact their Board Conservationist or the One Watershed, One Plan Coordinator (Julie.Westerlund@state.mn.us) prior to or if they need assistance when submitting a response to the RFI.
Eligible Org. Types: Counties, Watershed Districts, Soil and Water Conservationist Districts, Local Government Joint Powers Entities
How to Submit: Requests must be submitted through eLINK. NOTE: Find this opportunity in eLINK by clicking on "Funding Opportunities" under the "Request Funds" heading in the side menu, not the "RFI Opportunities" under the "Request for Interest (RFI)" heading.
Request deadline: Requests must be submitted in eLINK no later than 4:30 pm on April 30, 2027.
Resources:
- FY27 One Watershed, One Plan Mid-Point Grants RFI
- One Watershed, One Plan Webpage
- One Watershed, One Plan Mid-Point Grants Reporting Profile
- eLINK RFI Response Process Guidance
FY27 Soil Health Delivery Grants
These grants provide financial, technical, and educational support necessary to accelerate the adoption of soil health practices to improve water quality and drinking water benefits.
Please read the RFI and program documents thoroughly to ensure you understand eligible activities and general program obligations. Requestors may contact their Board Conservationist or the Soils Programming Coordinator (Jared.House@state.mn.us) with additional questions or if they need assistance when submitting a response to the RFI.
Eligible Org. Types: Soil and Water Conservationist Districts
How to Submit: Requests must be submitted through eLINK.
Request deadline: Requests must be submitted in eLINK no later than 4:30 pm on October 15, 2026.
NOTE: Opting to not receive funding will not impact an SWCD’s eligibility to receive future Soil Health Delivery grant funding.
Resources:
Applicants may contact their Board Conservationist with additional questions if they need assistance when responding to the RFI.