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Find similar grantsNatural and Scenic Area Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This program provides grants to local governments in Minnesota to create partnerships with the DNR to fund projects related to natural and scenic areas.
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Natural and Scenic Area grants | Minnesota DNR Report Potential Fraud | DNR is committed to ensuring public funds are used for their lawful and intended purposes. Natural and scenic area grant program Natural and scenic area grants Program documents and recent grants Natural and Scenic Area grants To increase, protect and enhance natural and scenic areas. This program is established in Minnesota Statutes 85.
019 . Provides matching grants to local units of government and school districts for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition of natural and scenic areas.
Minimal betterment activities are eligible as part of an acquisition project including site surveying, boundary signage, and immediate measures needed to stabilize the site and ensure the safety of users and active restoration efforts that would significantly improve the site's natural resource values. Only one park may be included in an application and only one application per park.
Applicants are eligible to submit more than one application and receive more than one grant. Significant progress must be completed on active projects before an additional proposal can be submitted. Review frequently asked questions .
Cities, counties, townships, and school districts. Eligible projects include fee title acquisition. For more information, read the use guidelines in the program manual .
Project proposals must have a total project cost of at least $50,000. The applicant must be the intended owner and manager of the property to be acquired. Grants are reimbursed based up to 50 percent of the total eligible costs.
The maximum grant award is $500,000 (for a total project cost of $1,000,000). Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be made. Significant progress must be completed on active projects before an additional proposal can be submitted.
There are two sources of funding for the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program: federal and state funds. Federal funds come from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) . Federal funding available for FY 2027 has not yet been allocated but should be at least $3.
5 million for the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program and the Natural and Scenic Areas Grant Program. State Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund dollars may be recommended by the Legislative Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) . Other state funding may be available but is subject to legislative approval.
Final amounts available will not be known until after the legislative session ends. The State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is Minnesota's outdoor recreation policy plan. This plan was developed with public and stakeholder input.
It establishes outdoor recreation priorities for Minnesota to assist outdoor recreation and natural resource managers, the state legislature, and the executive branch in decision-making about the state's outdoor recreation system and sets out criteria for awarding grants consistent with these identified priorities.
This program focuses on Strategic Direction, Acquire Land and Create Opportunities in the SCORP specifically identified under Strategic Acquisition.
The project review priorities will assess the natural resource qualities of the site such as endangered, threatened, rare or special concern species or communities, high quality native terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems, ecological viability, outstanding geological or physiographic features, protection of water quality and potential vulnerability to exotic species.
Scenic qualities such as bluff lands or other elevated terrain that afford an opportunity for viewing scenic vistas, viewing unique natural features, viewing unique historical or cultural features, and shore land properties that offer scenic vistas across lakes or streams will be assessed.
Other review components include adjacent lands, educational and scientific values, open space and historical/cultural values and local government commitment. The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank applications during the spring of 2026. Preliminary grant awards will be announced in the summer of 2026.
The earliest anticipated project start date will be the fall of 2026. However, this can be later depending on requirements for environmental resources, historical and archeological resources, and federal approval, if applicable. All work must be completed by June 30, 2028.
Most of our funding does not allow for a project extension beyond this date. The completed application is due March 31, 2026 . If you would like feedback on your application, please submit it by February 27, 2026.
2026 Natural and Scenic Area Grant Application 2026 Natural and Scenic Area Timeline Template 2026 Natural and Scenic Area Program Manual Requirements for DNR grantees Jennifer Bubke, grants coordinator: [email protected] , 651-259-5638 Sarah Wennerberg, grants coordinator: [email protected] , 651-259-5579 Find out which grant manager works with your county .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, townships, non-profits, schools, private individuals and others. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Natural and Scenic Area Program is funded by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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