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Innovation Grants-Laurentian Vision Partnership
The Innovation Grant Program supports the implementation of the Laurentian Vision Partnership’s (LVP) goals by assisting with projects that serve the Partnership’s vision and mission of “Transforming pits and piles to living lakes and landscapes…our legacy for the future.” Visit LVPMN.org for detailed information.
Maximum grant award: $250,000 (Innovation Grant funds will leverage monies from other funding sources.)
Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year with quarterly review. Please contact staff for more information.
Eligibility: Project proposals are accepted from mining companies, local units of government or other stakeholders working in cooperation with taconite mining companies.
Contact: Jim.Plummer@state.mn.us, 218-735-3032 or 800-765-5043 ext 3032
- Preserve lands that sustain current and future mining
- Promote landscape options for post mining uses
- Identify and discuss new development opportunities
- Provide the tools to achieve these goals
