Community Conservation Assistance Grant Criteria

Proposal submissions to DNR’s Community Conservation Assistance Program will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Project area is fully or partially within the Metro Conservation Corridors focus area (see map)
At least a 25% match with non-state cash or in-kind support to the proposed project
Project completion by June 30, 2011
If selected for a grant, submission of a resolution supporting the project and proposed follow-up actions within 4 weeks of award notification

Regionally significant wetland and upland habitats in need of protection, restoration, or reconnection exist in the project area
Sensitive water bodies and riparian habitats that require protection or restoration to prevent water quality impairment exist in the project area
Evidence of real or projected community development pressure that will impact valued land and water resources
Clear articulation of why land cover inventory is needed and how its use will improve the conservation of community natural resources (if a grant is requested for land cover inventory)
Evidence that this project complements other identified local conservation efforts
Project collaboration and communication within and/or among local government departments and units
Clear articulation of how the deliverables produced under the grant will be put to use by local government
Identification of reasonable measures of project success
Consideration to how project results will be disseminated within and beyond the community