Grant Description
The Keep it Clean Grant Program, as administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), works to protect Minnesota’s lakes by preventing pollution from garbage and human waste left on the ice of state waters during winter use activities. The funding is outlined in the Minnesota Laws 2025, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 4(i).
Reporting Overview
BWSR staff is authorized to develop grant agreements, requirements and processes for work plans and project outcomes reporting, closeouts, and fiscal reconciliations. In the event there is a violation of the terms of the grant agreement, BWSR will enforce the grant agreement and evaluate appropriate actions, up to and including repayment of grant funds at a rate up to 100% of the grant agreement. Grant reporting, fiscal management, and administration requirements are the responsibility of the grant recipient.
Resources:
Grant and eLINK Reporting questions please contact your Board Conservationist or grant manager.
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Requirements | Reference the FY26 RFP |
| Administered By | BWSR |
| Proposed Indicators in Funding Request | Yes |
| Additional Report Attachment | No |
| Non-eLINK Reporting Required | No |
| Work Plan Required | Yes |
| Match Requirement | 10% |
| Activity Details (Practices & Indicators) | No |
| Mapping | No |
| FTE Estimate | No |
| Payment Schedule | 100% Advance Payment |