The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) has issued its 2027 Request for Proposal (RFP) for funding from Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Approximately $121 million from the lottery-generated fund is available for projects that aim to protect, conserve, preserve, and enhance Minnesota’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.
The LCCMR is requesting proposals to address funding priorities that stem from the LCCMR strategic plan for funding from the ENRTF. Anyone with a project idea consistent with these priorities may submit a proposal.
The release of this RFP begins the competitive process through which the LCCMR selects projects to recommend to the Minnesota Legislature for funding from the ENRTF. Proposals responding to the 2027 RFP are due by Wednesday, March 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM. From March through July 2026, the LCCMR will consider proposals received and make a final selection of projects to include in its recommendations to the Legislature for the 2027 session. Funds for approved projects are available July 1, 2027.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.lccmr.mn.gov/
