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Conservation Partners Grant Program Information Sheet - 2003 Application Cycle Program purpose How it works Eligible applicants Eligible projects Program funding Grant awards Project period To apply Further Information To encourage the enhancement offish, wildlife, and native plant habitats and research and surveys of fish and wildlife directly related to specific habitat improvement projects through cooperation by private organizations and local governments. Provides grants to private organizations and local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of enhancing or improving fish, wildlife, and native plant habitats, and conducting research and surveys of fish and wildlife. Private organizations, counties, cities, townships, and school districts. Eligible projects fall into two categories: I) Habitat Enhancement, and 2) Research/Surveys. Habitat Enhancement projects include but are not limited to: restoration of natural plant communities; reforestation; protection of wetlands; establishing native plant buffer strips along streams and lakes; protection of water quality; and abatement of soil erosion. Research/Survey projects include but are not limited to: monitoring environmental indicators; surveying plant and animal populations; evaluating enhancement projects; and researching methods to conserve or enhance fish, wildlife and native plant habitat. These research/survey projects must be directly related to specific habitat improvement projects. A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs. Applicants must be able to fund at least 50% of the total project costs. The "local share" can consist of cash or the value of materials, labor and equipment usage by the locai sponsor or by donations or any combination thereof. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can be made. Applicants are eligible to receive more than one grant. The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank proposals during the surnmer of2003. Grant awards will be announced in the fall of2003. Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement between the State and the applicant has been signed. Most projects can expect to begin in the Spring of 2004 and all work must be completed no later than December 31,2005. To receive an application. please submit an Application Request Form. We recommend that the Application Request Form be submitted no later than March 31, 2003. Applications will be mailed after March 31. The completed application is due by June 1, 2003. Local Grants Program Department of Natural Resources Office of Management and Budget Services, Box 10 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, lvfN 55155-4010 Fax: 651/296-6047 WEB SITE: www.dnr.state.mn.us