Purpose
Bridging Conservation was established with the purpose of creating new or expanding existing outreach and education programs for non-native English-speaking communities. The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Bridging Conservation Grants Program supports education and outreach activities regarding conservation.
Eligible Applicants
Non-governmental organizations/nonprofit organizations, political subdivisions/local governments, Tribal Governments, and public/charter schools (K-12) are eligible for this funding.
Eligible Activities
The primary purpose of activities funded through this grant is to promote conservation for non-native English-speaking communities through education and outreach programs and activities; ensure conservation information, training, and programs are linguistically and culturally relevant and accessible; equip non-native English-speaking communities with the knowledge to practice conservation in their daily lives and advocate for environmental stewardship.
Eligible activities may include administration/coordination, education/information, project development, and supplies and equipment (i.e. with a primary purpose of outreach and/or education).
RFP and Award Information
To be provided later.
Reporting Profile
To be provided later.
Contact
Mandy Duong, Organizational Development & DEI Coordinator
651-539-2546
mandy.duong@state.mn.us