Increase Diversity in Environmental Careers to Serve Minnesota?s Changing Demographics
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$550,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
MN DNR
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2023
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
This collaborative project creates a college to workforce pathway for under-represented students who are interested in pursuing Natural Resources careers by reducing barriers that inhibit successful educational attainment.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2019 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 05l
Appropriation Language
$550,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources in cooperation with Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa to provide a college-to-work pathway for students of diversity to pursue natural resources careers through internships and mentorships with state agencies. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$550,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".
Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Mimi
Last Name
Daniel
Organization Name
MN DNR
Street Address
500 Lafayette Rd
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 259-5308
Email
mimi.daniel@state.mn.us
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