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OpenDue May 11, 2026

Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Who can apply

The Minnesota DNR manages this reimbursable program to provide competitive matching grants from $5,000 to $500,000 to local, regional, state, and national nonprofit organizations, including government entities.

About this opportunity

The Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Grant Program is accepting applications for Expedited Conservation Projects (ECP) on a rolling basis until May 11, 2026. For more details, please review the updated request for proposals, full funding schedule and best practices documents for more details.FY2023 Grant AwardsThank you to the 200+ applicants and grantees who participated in the CPL program evaluation. The survey results are now available. 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...

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