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Contact: Mary Juhl; mary.juhl@state.mn.us, 612-358-5733

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is now accepting grant applications for the Clean Water Legacy Partners Program, which seeks to protect, enhance and restore water quality throughout the state. Eligible applicants are Tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and watershed districts.

“These grants will support water quality protection and restoration work in even more Minnesota communities,” said BWSR Executive Director John Jaschke. “The program’s flexibility also helps the state of Minnesota support partners outside of BWSR’s typical clientele.”

A total of $2.7 million from the Clean Water Fund is available: $1.125 million is available for NGOs, $1.125 is available for Tribes, and $450,000 is available for watershed districts. Grant requests must be between $50,000 and $250,000; a non-state match of at least 10%, provided via cash or in-kind services is required. The grants can be used for a wide range of conservation activities including urban stormwater practices, agricultural best management practices, shoreline stabilization projects, well sealing and public engagement efforts.

The application period opens today and closes January 7, 2025. For more information on how to apply, see the program’s Request for Proposals on BWSR’s website.

About the Minnesota Clean Water Fund Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment in 2008 to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The Clean Water Fund receives 33 percent of the sales tax revenue generated by the Legacy Amendment. More information about the Clean Water Fund is available here.