Quick Facts
| Funder | Minnesota Legislature / Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) |
|---|---|
| Award Amount | Varies by project |
| Eligible Grades | K-12 and community |
| Focus Areas | Environmental education, STEM, natural resources research |
| Application Due | Biennial cycle -- check lccmr.mn.gov |
| More Info | https://www.lccmr.mn.gov/ |
About This Grant
The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) manages the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, a constitutionally protected fund created by Minnesota voters. It distributes grants for projects that protect, conserve, and enhance Minnesota's natural resources.
Funding cycles are biennial. Organizations submit project proposals in odd-numbered years through the LCCMR process. Proposals are reviewed by the commission and ultimately approved by the Minnesota Legislature. Awards vary significantly by project scope, ranging from tens of thousands to several million dollars.
K-12 education projects that include strong environmental research, citizen science, or outdoor STEM components have historically received funding. Schools often partner with universities or nonprofits to strengthen applications.
How Forward Education Kits Fit
Environmental monitoring kits and data-logging tools from Forward Education can serve as the hands-on component of a larger LCCMR-funded citizen science or outdoor STEM project. We provide documentation showing how our tools align with Minnesota science and 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.
