Solar Energy Legacy Grants
Program purpose:
This program is made possible by funds from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.
To provide grants to local units of government for solar energy projects within parks and on trails of regional or statewide significance. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by the voters in 2008. This program is part of the Regional Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program established in Minnesota Statutes 85.535.
Funding:
This program is no longer being funded as of July 1, 2011.
Eligible projects:
Eligible projects have included purchase, installation, and subsequent interpretation of solar energy projects within parks and on trails of regional or statewide significance. This includes projects for solar electric, hot water, and space heating, including air heat. All solar energy projects must meet solar energy requirements from the Minnesota Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security. These criteria, along with guidance on solar energy are included in the program manual.
Solar Energy priorities:
Priority will be given to solar energy projects that make efficient and effective use of solar energy, that incorporate public interpretation and/or education, and incorporate energy efficiency improvements.
Contact information:
Andrew Korsberg, Trail Program Coordinator
andrew.korsberg@state.mn.us or (651) 259-5642
Traci Vibo, Grant Coordinator
traci.vibo@state.mn.us or (651) 259-5619
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Division of Parks and Trails
500 Lafayette Road, Box 52
Saint Paul, MN 55155