Grant Description

The Keep it Clean Grant Program, as administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), works to protect Minnesota’s lakes by preventing pollution from garbage and human waste left on the ice of state waters during winter use activities. The funding is outlined in the Minnesota Laws 2025, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 4(i).

Reporting Overview

BWSR staff is authorized to develop grant agreements, requirements and processes for work plans and project outcomes reporting, closeouts, and fiscal reconciliations. In the event there is a violation of the terms of the grant agreement, BWSR will enforce the grant agreement and evaluate appropriate actions, up to and including repayment of grant funds at a rate up to 100% of the grant agreement. Grant reporting, fiscal management, and administration requirements are the responsibility of the grant recipient.

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Grant and eLINK Reporting questions please contact your Board Conservationist or grant manager.

eLINK Reporting Requirements

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Program Requirements

Reference the FY26 RFP

Exhibit A

Administered ByBWSR
Proposed Indicators in Funding RequestYes
Additional Report AttachmentNo
Non-eLINK Reporting RequiredNo
Work Plan RequiredYes
Match Requirement10%
Activity Details (Practices & Indicators)No
MappingNo
FTE EstimateNo
Payment Schedule100% Advance Payment