5.a) Conservation Legacy Program1/a/2015 Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program: Minnesota DNR
Conservation Partners Legacy Grant
Program
Metro & ECP Funding is still available for
FY2015.
The Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Grant
Program funds conservation projects that
restore, enhance, or protect forests, wetlands,
prairies, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife
in Minnesota. Funding for the CPL grant program
is from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, created by
the people of Minnesota. The CPL Program has
been recommended by the L-SOHC to (and
approved by) the MN Legislature annually since
2009.
The MN DNR manages this reimbursable
program to provide competitive matching grants
from $5,000 to $400,000 to local, regional,
state, and national nonprofit organizations,
including government entities.
The Traditional Grant Cycle is closed for
FY2015. There will not be a 2nd round.
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■ FY15 Funded Traditional Projects
Round 2 of the Metro Grant Cycle will close on January 30, 2015 at 4:30
PM. $1.6 million is available for funding.
■ FY15 Funded Metro Projects
The Expedited Conservation Projects (ECP) Grant Cycle will be open
continuously through May 13, 2015 or until all funds have been awarded.
■ FY15 Funded ECP Projects PDF
Use the CPL grant cycle comparison chart Fpo7F to determine which grant cycle
best fits your project.
Sian up here for the CPL Listsery and be the first to know when new
information is available, including application open and close dates, deadline
reminders, and award announcements.
■ See all rounds of funded projects PDF
CPL users survey results PDF
Other Related Programs:
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■ Clean Water Legacy Fund Grants c�
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■ Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program
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