BWSR is authorized to grant funds for Reinvest in Minnesota Reserve administration to SWCDs under Minnesota Statutes 103C.401, subd. 4. The RIM Services Grant is considered as support to assist SWCDs with the implementation costs associated with the easement program. Administration and other related expenses include:
- Attend training sessions
- Promoting the RIM program
- Conducting screening committee meetings
- Encouraging enrollment
- Application and easement processing
- Conducting on-site investigations and spot-checks
- Submitting summaries and reports
To be eligible, each Soil and Water Conservation District must provide an approved:
- Annual Plan
- Comprehensive Plan
- Annual Report (includes financial statement)
