Quick Facts
| Funder | MN Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) |
|---|---|
| Award Amount | TBA (approx. $28M total pool) |
| Eligible Grades | K-12 and community organizations |
| Focus Areas | Environmental education, STEM, climate, natural resources |
| Application Due | Watch lccmr.mn.gov for RFA announcement |
| More Info | https://www.lccmr.mn.gov/ |
About This Grant
The ENRTF Community Grant Program is a new Minnesota initiative funded through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. The program is launching with an approximate $28 million pool to support environmental education, natural resources conservation, and climate-related STEM projects across the state.
The program is open to K-12 schools, community organizations, and nonprofits working on environmental education. Specific award ranges, eligibility requirements, and application timelines will be published when the RFA is released on lccmr.mn.gov.
This is a significant funding opportunity for Minnesota schools building outdoor STEM programs, environmental science curriculum, or community-connected clean energy projects. Sign up for LCCMR updates to be notified when the RFA opens.
How Forward Education Kits Fit
Environmental STEM kits from Forward Education can anchor grant-funded projects focused on water quality monitoring, renewable energy demonstrations, and climate data collection. Our curriculum alignment documents can help you frame your proposal around Minnesota environmental education standards.
How Forward Education Helps
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents mapped to Minnesota K-12 standards, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for your application. Contact us before you submit so we can help you build a strong case.
