Grant Assistance & Conservation Funding
Helping Landowners Find Funding for Property Improvements
Many land management, habitat restoration, conservation, and natural resource improvement projects may qualify for grants or cost-share programs that can offset a portion of project costs.
At TruHabitats, we help Central Minnesota landowners identify funding opportunities for projects that improve forest health, restore native habitat, control invasive species, protect shorelines, reduce erosion, and enhance natural resources.
Navigating available Minnesota conservation grants and land management funding programs can be challenging. Funding sources, eligibility requirements, application periods, and project priorities vary between programs.
After discussing your needs, we will identify funding opportunities that will match your project if possible. Then we can help develop plans and cost estimates that you can use in your grant request.
Grant & Cost-Share Opportunities
Depending on the property and scope of work, funding may be available through government agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, watershed management organizations, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Additional conservation funding opportunities may be available through nonprofit organizations and local conservation groups supporting wildlife habitat improvement, native vegetation, forest restoration, wetland conservation, and other ecological projects.
Turning Funding Opportunities Into Action
Technical Support for Grant Applications
TruHabitats can provide valuable information to support the grant application process.
Once a potential funding opportunity has been identified, we can assist with project planning, cost estimates, restoration recommendations, and technical information that may be incorporated into an application.
Because we also perform a wide range of land management and ecological restoration services, we understand what goes into taking a conservation project from an idea to implementation. This allows us to help landowners develop realistic project scopes and identify practical strategies for improving their property.
Make More Possible With Your Land
TruHabitats helps Central Minnesota landowners find conservation funding and plan projects that improve their property and support healthier native ecosystems.
Financial assistance can make larger or more comprehensive restoration projects possible for property owners who may otherwise need to complete improvements gradually. Whether your goals include invasive species management, native seeding, forest management, shoreline restoration, erosion control, wetland improvement, or wildlife habitat restoration, there may be grant or cost-share programs available to help.