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2289 Results for
Recipient
Nordic Center
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,000

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 2

Carlton
Cook
Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
James M. Robertson AKA Jamie Robertson
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,498

Creative Support for Individuals-Round 2

Becker
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Morrison
Otter Tail
Todd
Wadena
Recipient
Larnell L. Rhea AKA Hip Hop 'P'
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000

Creative Support for Individuals-Round 2

Anoka
Hennepin
Lake
Ramsey
Recipient
Linda Salisbury AKA Lin Salisbury
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,375

Creative Support for Individuals-Round 1

Cook
Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
North House Folk School
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,000

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Anoka
Carlton
Carver
Cook
Dakota
Fillmore
Hennepin
Hubbard
Lake
Nicollet
Ramsey
Rice
Stearns
Washington
Recipient
Tofte Lake Center Incorporated AKA Tofte Lake Center
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$29,170

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Anoka
Hennepin
Lake
Ramsey
St. Louis
Recipient
Pine River Area Foundation, Inc AKA Lakes Bluegrass Festival
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,000

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Aitkin
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Cass
Clearwater
Crow Wing
Hennepin
Hubbard
Isanti
Itasca
Kanabec
Lake of the Woods
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Otter Tail
Ramsey
Roseau
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wadena
Washington
Wright
Recipient
The Northern Film Alliance
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,450

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Aitkin
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Pine
St. Louis
Recipient
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community AKA Zeitgeist
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,000

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Carlton
Itasca
Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
VocalEssence
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,000

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Chisago
Crow Wing
Dakota
Douglas
Freeborn
Goodhue
Isanti
Jackson
Kandiyohi
Lac qui Parle
Lake
Lincoln
Mower
Nicollet
Olmsted
Ramsey
Rice
Rock
Sherburne
Stearns
Steele
Steele
Recipient
Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls AKA Saint Francis Music Center
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,400

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Crow Wing
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Todd
Recipient
Elys Historic State Theater AKA Ely's Historic State Theater
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,000

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
USA Community Chorus
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$19,000

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Crow Wing
Douglas
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Recipient
Great River Chorale
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,360

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Becker
Benton
Dakota
Douglas
Hennepin
Houston
Kandiyohi
Morrison
Ramsey
Sherburne
Stearns
Wright
Recipient
Duluth Playhouse
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$29,999

Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1

Aitkin
Beltrami
Carlton
Cass
Cook
Douglas
Hennepin
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Pine
St. Louis
Todd
Recipient
Jose M. Leon
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000

Creative Support for Individuals-Round 2

Cook
Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
Mixed Precipitation
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Creative Support for Organizations-Round 2
Chisago
Cook
Dakota
Fillmore
Goodhue
Lake
Olmsted
Ramsey
Rice
St. Louis
Wabasha
Recipient
Iron Range Original Music Association
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$23,344
Creative Support for Organizations-Round 1
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
Central Lakes College-Brainerd AKA Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$25,000
Creative Support for Organizations-Round 2
Aitkin
Anoka
Beltrami
Benton
Cass
Clay
Crow Wing
Dakota
Douglas
Hennepin
Hubbard
Itasca
Kanabec
McLeod
Morrison
Murray
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pennington
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
St. Louis
Stearns
Todd
Wadena
Wright
Recipient
Native Skywatchers
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$29,996
Creative Support for Organizations-Round 2
Aitkin
Carlton
Cook
Dakota
Hennepin
Kanabec
Lake
Mille Lacs
Pine
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
St. Louis
Wright
Recipient
Minnesota Land Trust
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$820,000
Fund Source

Seven conservation easements were completed by this program resulting in the protection of 911 acres of high quality wildlife habitat and 28,181 feet (approximately 5.38 miles) of critical shoreline along priority lakes and rivers of northeast Minnesota.  This project outcome exceeded by 211 acres that proposed for the grant.  Total leverage through donated easements by landowners is estimated at $948,500, all in excess of proposed.

St. Louis
Lake
Carlton
Recipient
MN Land Trust
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,690,000
Fund Source

Through this grant, the Minnesota Land Trust protected 641 acres and 39,415 feet (7.46 miles) of critical shoreland and high-quality wildlife habitats in Minnesota’s Northeast region through permanent conservation easements. Landowners donated $2,100,500 in easement value through this grant, greatly leveraging by 131% the $1,609,000 in grant funding provided by the Outdoor Heritage Fund. The amount of shoreland protected exceeded that proposed for the grant by 299%.

Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Kanabec
Koochiching
Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
Minnesota Land Trust
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,094,000
Fund Source

Phase 5 of the Minnesota Land Trust's Critical Shoreland Habitat Program protected approximately 3.75 miles of shoreland and 417 acres of associated high-quality habitat in Minnesota's Northeast region by securing five permanent conservation easements in strategic locations along priority lakes and rivers. Conservation easements secured under this program are perpetual and will prevent fragmentation and destruction of existing habitat.

Cass
Itasca
Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
Minnesota Land Trust
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,700,000
Fund Source

Through this grant, the Minnesota Land Trust protected approximately 8.25 miles of critical shoreland and 1,095 acres of high-quality fish and wildlife habitat in northeast Minnesota by securing four permanent conservation easements in strategic locations along priority lakes and rivers, exceeding our land protection goals by 332% and shoreland protection goals by 825%. Conservation easements secured under this program are perpetual and will prevent fragmentation and destruction of existing habitat.

Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
Hrvatski Dom Association
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$190,125

The projects planned for the grant funds focus on essential updates and enhancements to our historic building, ensuring that we can continue to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all who visit. The proposed improvements include upgrading our HVAC system, kitchen, and security infrastructure; rebuilding the handicap ramp for improved accessibility; sourcing new patio furniture; and resealing the venue's dance floor. Each of these initiatives is designed to maintain the integrity of our facility while enhancing the experience of our diverse audience.

Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Brown
Carlton
Carver
Cass
Chippewa
Chisago
Clay
Clearwater
Cook
Cottonwood
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Douglas
Faribault
Fillmore
Freeborn
Goodhue
Grant
Hennepin
Houston
Hubbard
Isanti
Itasca
Jackson
Kanabec
Kandiyohi
Kittson
Koochiching
Lac qui Parle
Lake
Lake of the Woods
Le Sueur
Lincoln
Lyon
Mahnomen
Marshall
Martin
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Mower
Murray
Nicollet
Nobles
Norman
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pennington
Pine
Pipestone
Polk
Pope
Ramsey
Red Lake
Redwood
Renville
Rice
Rock
Roseau
Roseau
Scott
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Steele
Stevens
Swift
Todd
Traverse
Wabasha
Wadena
Waseca
Washington
Watonwan
Wilkin
Winona
Wright
Yellow Medicine
Recipient
Emmons & Olivier Resources (EOR)
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$51,477
Fund Source

This project will develop a TMDL for all impaired lakes within the Crow Wing Watershed by furthering data collection in the watershed, analysis of data, allocation calculations, and introducing outreach and stakeholder participation activities.

Becker
Cass
Clearwater
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Morrison
Otter Tail
Todd
Wadena
Recipient
Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,987
Fund Source

The project will include lake monitoring on three (3) lakes found in the Rum River watershed in southeastern Crow Wing County (CWC). The project will be conducted in an effort to gain sufficient data on these data-deficient lake sites. All of the proposed monitoring sites are target sites for 2013-2014. One of the goals of the CWC Local Comprehensive Water Plan (CWP) is to establish a countywide Comprehensive Monitoring Plan (CMP).

Aitkin
Anoka
Benton
Chisago
Crow Wing
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Sherburne
Recipient
Wadena Soil and Water Conservation District
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,000
Fund Source

This project will provide Stressor ID work and assistance for the development of a work plan for the Major Watershed Project. The Major Watershed Project will include a plan for civic engagement and outreach, with assistance from ten Local Government Units from the Crow Wing River Watershed.

Becker
Cass
Clearwater
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Morrison
Otter Tail
Todd
Wadena
Recipient
Crow Wing County SWCD
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$69,724
Fund Source

The project will include lake and stream monitoring. Lake monitoring will be completed on twenty lakes found in The Crow Wing River Watershed - West Crow Wing County (CWC) & Southern Cass County for 2020. There will be 11 streams sampled located in Crow Wing, Cass, Wadena and the border of Cass/Morrison Counties 2020 & 2021. The project will be conducted in an effort to gain sufficient data on these data-deficient lake sites. One of the goals of the CWC Local Comprehensive Water Plan (CWP) is to establish a countywide Comprehensive Monitoring Plan (CMP).

Cass
Crow Wing
Morrison
Wadena
Recipient
Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$45,964
Fund Source

This project will collect a complete Trophic Site Index (TSI) data set for Crow Wing County lakes and a complete data set for streams and rivers for the Intensive Monitoring Program (IMP). Crow Wing County, Cass County, Wadena County, Morrison County and Hubbard County are partnering to ensure that all target lakes and rivers within the Crow Wing River watershed are monitored efficiently.

Aitkin
Becker
Cass
Clearwater
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Morrison
Otter Tail
Todd
Wadena
Recipient
Emmons & Olivier Resources
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,041
Fund Source

This first year of the project will collect available data relevant to the TMDL development, determine the data sets best suited for the TMDL development. Gain a better understanding of the watershed and impaired lakes, and assessment of all potential sources (internal and external) of the causes of lake impairment. EOR will also review the data produced by the MPCA for the impairment assessment for each of the lakes during year 1 of the project.

Becker
Cass
Clearwater
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Morrison
Otter Tail
Todd
Wadena
Recipient
Wadena Soil and Water Conservation District
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$30,000
Fund Source

This project will initiate project coordination among project partners. It will enhance civic engagement and outreach endeavors activities to support Phase 2 of TMDL project. It will also support field activities associated with stressor ID work.

Becker
Cass
Clearwater
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Morrison
Otter Tail
Wadena
Recipient
Crystal Bay Twp
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$60,000
Fund Source

Evaluate alternatives to fix failing septic systems in unsewered area

Lake
Recipient
Wenck Associates, Inc.
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$29,872
Fund Source

This project willl complete a final TMDL document that will be submitted to EPA for approval. Document will include Lake Osakis, Clifford Lake, Faille Lake, and Smith Lake impairments. A final technical memorandum describing the elements of the model framework and any deviations from the recommended construction methodology will be also be provided with the submission of the watershed models.

Douglas
Morrison
Otter Tail
Todd
Wadena
Recipient
South St. Louis County Soil and Water Conservation District
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$283,224
Fund Source

This project will provide fiscal resources for South St. Louis County Soil and Water Conservation District (SSLCSWCD) to participate and lead efforts to attain geomorphic data sets, dissolved oxygen assessments, culvert inventory, and civic engagement activities in three major watersheds, Nemadji River, South Lake Superior and St. Louis River. This work is currently being worked on as a part of the MPCA’s Watershed Restoration and Protection Planning efforts.

Carlton
Lake
St. Louis
Recipient
Hubbard Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD)
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$69,990
Fund Source

This project covers activities necessary to complete the major watershed restoration and projection project. The major objectives this project covers include contract administration, watershed coordination, stressor ID activities, identifying priority management zones, engage watershed citizens, and the creation of watershed restoration and protection plans.

Becker
Cass
Clearwater
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Morrison
Otter Tail
Todd
Wadena
Recipient
RESPEC
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$49,996
Fund Source

This project will finalize HSPF watershed model construction by incorporating internal phosphorus loading in modeled lakes, run a suite of implementation scenarios and generate a GenScn project containing model output. The consultant will produce HSPF watershed models that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs. The consultant will deliver all modeling files for baseline and implementation scenarios and provide a GenScn project containing model output.

Becker
Carver
Cass
Clearwater
Crow Wing
Douglas
Hennepin
Hubbard
Kandiyohi
McLeod
Meeker
Morrison
Otter Tail
Pope
Renville
Sibley
Stearns
Todd
Wadena
Wright
Recipient
Emmons & Olivier Resources
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$99,355
Fund Source

This project will complete a pollutant source identification and subwatershed information report and support the development of a Draft Restoration and Protection Plan (RAPP). It will also support the devlopment of a Implementation Plan that will identify target areas for BMP implementation for bacteria reductions.

Anoka
Benton
Carver
Crow Wing
Dakota
Douglas
Hennepin
Kandiyohi
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Pope
Ramsey
Sherburne
Sibley
Stearns
Todd
Washington
Wright
Recipient
Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$55,999
Fund Source

Civic engagement is the primary goal of this project and will focus on 1) building knowledge about the watershed approach among Lake Superior-North watershed residents, 2) building a communication network to exchange knowledge, 3) building a sense of shared concern about watershed related issues through events, workshops, forums or other organized activities, and 4) building a trusted foundation for future water related work among a group of new collaborators.

Cook
Lake
Recipient
Wenck Associates, Inc.
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,879
Fund Source

This project will support the completion of a final draft Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) document for the Osakis, Smith and Faille Lakes TMDL and the submittal to EPA for final approval.

Douglas
Meeker
Morrison
Pope
Stearns
Todd