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Sep 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Environment And Natural Resources Trust Fund Community Grant Program Advisory Council Advisory Council Meeting Agenda
The Advisory Council will review the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the Community Grant Program, specifically focusing on Stage 1 access and scoring, as well as Stage 2 technical application questions. The agenda includes discussions on identifying a name for the first funding round, previewing resources for applicants, and developing a statewide outreach strategy to reach diverse audiences. Additionally, the council will identify learning priorities to monitor during the initial funding round to inform future program improvements.
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Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Community Grant Program Advisory Council Meeting Summary
The inaugural meeting focused on an orientation and discussion session to shape the new Community Grant Program and its first Small Grants funding opportunity. Key topics included the program's history, legislative purpose, and eligible activities such as natural resource preservation, trail maintenance, and aquatic invasive species management. Participants discussed the need to reduce barriers for small organizations, the potential for technical assistance to build grantee capacity, and the iterative co-creation process for developing the program's request for proposal. The council also explored governance, decision-making methods, and the logistics of future collaborative efforts.
Jul 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Enrtf Community Grant Program Advisory Council Inaugural Meeting Agenda
This inaugural advisory council meeting serves as an orientation session. The meeting purpose is to welcome members, explain the Community Grant Program, define the advisory council's role and responsibilities, and outline the technical design overview and co-design process. Key agenda items include an overview of the program's current design status, public meeting expectations, and initial discussions regarding the upcoming work and inaugural funding opportunity development.
Jan 1, 2026·Capital improvement plan
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Capital Budget 2026
A capital budget request for fiscal year 2026 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, outlining $62 million in investments to preserve and improve state-owned natural resources infrastructure. The plan covers asset preservation, building betterment, land acquisition and improvement, aviation infrastructure, accessibility enhancements, dam safety, flood hazard mitigation, and local parks and trails grants.
