BWSR offers a variety of competitive grant programs. These funds may be appropriated through the Clean Water Fund, Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, the general fund, or direct appropriations.
When funding opportunities are available through BWSR, opportunities to submit competitive requests will be listed on this page.
Keep it Clean
The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Keep it Clean Program works to protect Minnesota’s lakes by preventing water pollution from garbage and human waste left on the ice of state waters during winter use activities.
Only Local Units of Government (LGUs) are eligible for funding for this program.
For questions regarding the grant program, email ara.gallo@state.mn.us with “Keep it Clean Program” in the subject line.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via eLINK, BWSR’s grants management system.
Application deadline: Applications must be submitted in eLINK no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
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