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' Conservation Partners Grant Program � �Nry <br /> q �9 <br /> Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycle � <br /> ��w►r�'�" <br /> Program Purpose: To encourage the enhancement of fish, wildlife, <br /> and native plant habitats and research and surveys of fish and wildlife directly related to <br /> specific habitat improvement projects through cooper-ation by private organizations and <br /> local governments. <br /> Eligible Projects: Projects fall into two categories: l. Habitat Enhancement - Habitat <br /> Enhancement projects include but are not limited to: restoration of natural plant <br /> communities; reforestation; protection of wetlands; establishing native plant buffer strips <br /> along streams and lakes; protection of water quality; abatement of soil erosion; and other <br /> practices consistent with sound wildlife management. 2. Research/Surveys - <br /> Research/Survey projects include but are not limited to: monitoring environmental � <br /> indicators; surveying plant and animal populations; evaluating enhancement projects; and �, <br /> researching methods to conserve or enhance fish, wildlife and native plant habitat. These �� <br /> reseazch/survey projects must be directly related to specific habitat improvement projects. � <br /> Grant funds cannot be used to fund curricula, existing staff and program activities or � <br /> capital development such as buildings and trails. � <br /> i <br /> Who May Apply: Private organizations, counties, cities, townships, school districts, and �� <br /> native American bands. <br /> i <br /> i <br /> Priorities: Cooperarive efforts among local governments, school districts, and private � <br /> organizations and creative projects that meet the program purpose. Projects are selected �� <br /> based on regional priorities. ', <br /> Level of Assistance: A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed <br /> a maximum grant of $20,000. The minimum grant amount is $1,000. Costs must be <br /> incurred and paid before reimbursement can be made. � <br /> General Information: Applications are due by March 31, 2001. Grant awards will be <br /> announced in the summer. Projects must ordinarily be completed within 18 months. <br /> How to Apply: To receive an application or for more information, contact the grant <br /> coordinator for the region where the project will be located (listed on the back of this <br /> sheet). More information about this and other DNR gz programs is also available at <br /> www.dnr.state.mn.us. Click on the Financial Assistance link near the bottom of the page. <br /> i viioo <br />