BWSR offers a variety of formula grant programs. These funds may be appropriated through the Clean Water Fund, the general fund, or direct appropriations. Funding opportunities for BWSR formula grant programs utilizing a Request for Interest (RFI) will be listed on this page.
Soil Health Delivery Grants
These grants provide financial, technical, and educational support necessary to accelerate the adoption of soil health practices to improve water quality and drinking water benefits.
Please read the RFI and program documents thoroughly to ensure you understand eligible activities and general program obligations. Requestors may contact their Board Conservationist or the Soils Programming Coordinator (Jared.House@state.mn.us) with additional questions or if they need assistance when submitting a response to the RFI.
Eligible Org. Types: Soil and Water Conservationist Districts
How to Submit: Requests must be submitted through eLINK.
Request deadline: FY26 requests must be submitted in eLINK no later than 4:30 pm on January 5, 2026.
NOTE: Opting to not receive funding will not impact an SWCD’s eligibility to receive future Soil Health Delivery grant funding.
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Applicants may contact their Board Conservationist with additional questions if they need assistance when responding to the RFI.