2026 Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Grant Program
Forecasted
The 2026 Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Grant Program funds science-based projects to control invasive aquatic plants in Minnesota's lakes, led by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,060,000 total; small-scale grants: $5,000–$15,000; population-scale grants: $25,000–$49,999; typically 1-year projects.
Summary: Supports local and tribal projects to manage invasive aquatic plants in Minnesota lakes and waterways.
Key Information: Reimbursement-based; only one grant per waterbody per year.
Description
This program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), provides funding to local entities and tribal governments to manage problematic aquatic invasive plants in Minnesota’s lakes and waterways. Target species include curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush, and starry stonewort. The program aims to reduce ecological and recreational impacts of invasive species using science-based management, with a particular focus on starry stonewort and lake-wide control of Eurasian watermilfoil. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis for eligible projects conducted under the DNR’s Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Program.
