Grant opportunities

The State Register is the definitive source for all procurement RFPs issued by the DNR.

The DNR’s Grants page is the definitive source for all grant RFPs issued by the DNR.

Open funding opportunities

Grant OpportunityApplication DeadlineGrant AwardsFunds AvailableEligible Applicants
Lake Superior Coastal Program Small Grants: Capacity

Submit your request at any time using the capacity grant request form

Capacity Grant awards: minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $4,500.$30,000
  • Area-wide agency, including a county and/or regional planning agency
  • College or university
  • Conservation district
  • Joint powers board
  • Local unit of government (e.g., city, township, county)
  • Nonprofit organization
  • Port authority
  • Public school district
  • Sanitary sewer district
  • State agency
  • Tribal governments and agencies
Lake Superior Coastal Program Small Grant: STAR

Applications due on deadline date by 11:59 p.m.

Round 1: July 7, 2026

Round 2: October 1, 2026

Round 3: January 5, 2027

Award minimum $4,501 and maximum $10,000

Required 20% non-federal match (in-kind or cash)

$60,000
  • Area-wide agency, including a county and/or regional planning agency
  • College or university
  • Conservation district
  • Joint powers board
  • Local unit of government (e.g., city, township, county)
  • Nonprofit organization
  • Port authority
  • Public school district
  • Sanitary sewer district
  • State government (excluding the DNR)
  • Tribal Nations and organizations

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