Great Lakes Restoration in Minnesota
Great Lakes Restoration (15.662) awarded $4.8 million to recipients in Minnesota in 13 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.1% of the program's national total. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources received the most, $3.9 million.
- Awarded in Minnesota$4.8 million
- Awards13
- Share of the program3.1%
- Rank among states5th of 14
- National total$155 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $1.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $1.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $294,468 |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $1.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 0 | -$1,172 |
Recipients in Minnesota
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | State and local governments | 7 | $3.9 million |
| State of Minnesota - MN Zoological Gardens | State and local governments | 2 | $315,384 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Colleges and universities | 2 | $295,446 |
| St. Louis River Citizens Action Committee | Nonprofits | 1 | $155,728 |
| Wildlife Forever | Nonprofits | 1 | $150,898 |
Open opportunities under this program
- F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
- F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
- F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Questions people ask
How much Great Lakes Restoration money goes to Minnesota?
$4.8 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 13 awards. Minnesota ranks 5th of 14 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Great Lakes Restoration money in Minnesota?
The largest recipient is Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, with $3.9 million in 7 awards. Next are State of Minnesota - MN Zoological Gardens and Regents of the University of Minnesota.
Can organizations in Minnesota apply now?
Yes, 3 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Great Lakes Restoration in other states
Other large programs in Minnesota
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants
- Special Education Grants to States
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Affordable Rural Cooperative