The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requesting proposals for 2025 Tradition Grant Cycle.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/17/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 4 Years
Details:
The CPL program is habitat-focused. Grant activities include the enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. All applications should identify the direct habitat benefits of the project including but not limited to specific species, ecosystems, habitat types, and natural heritage features. 
Restoration and enhancement projects will only be funded on lands that are:

Permanently protected by a conservation easement as defined in MN Statutes 84C.01; 
in public ownership (ownership by a unit of government including tribal, federal, state, county, city, school district, special district, etc.); or
in public waters as defined in MN Statutes, Section 103G.005, subdivision 15.

Funding Information
Traditional (Statewide): $4,400,000

Up to 2 funding cycles.
All eligible projects (restorations, enhancements, or acquisitions) on all eligible lands.
Grant requests between $5,000 and $500,000.
Total project cost may not exceed $1,000,000.

Grant Period
The grant period starts when the grant contract is “executed,” meaning all required signatures have been obtained, and typically lasts 3 to 3 ½ years.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses are expenses (contracts, supplies and materials, salaries, etc.) directly incurred through project activities that are direct to and necessary for the project described in the application.
Eligibility Criteria
Registered 501 c(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities are eligible for CPL funding. Private individuals and for-profit organizations may not apply. Partnerships are encouraged. Examples of eligible applicants include but are not limited to the following: 

Non-Profit Organizations

Land Trusts
Lakes Associations
Charitable Organizations
Private Colleges and Universities
Fishing and Hunting Organizations
“Friends of” Groups
Other Registered Non-Profits

Government Entities

Cities
Counties
Tribal Governments
Federal Agencies
Conservation Districts
Public Universities
School Districts
Other Units of Government.

For more information, visit DNR.