Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund (Northwest Minnesota Foundation Partnership)
Funds projects that protect, restore, and educate about the lakes and watersheds of Hubbard County, MN, including research, AIS prevention, habitat restoration, and public awareness initiatives.
Funder: Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; typically one-year projects; matching funds required (1:1, including in-kind).
Summary: Supports charitable and educational projects that protect, preserve, and enhance the lakes and watersheds of Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Key Information: 1:1 match required; open to nonprofits and community groups serving Hubbard County and its watersheds.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation in partnership with the Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (HCCOLA), provides up to $2,000 in funding for projects that promote the environmental health and sustainability of lakes and watersheds in Hubbard County, Minnesota. The fund supports charitable and educational activities that facilitate cooperation among lake associations and encourage environmentally sustainable use of water resources. Eligible projects may include habitat restoration, aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention, public awareness campaigns, shoreline erosion mitigation, and related research or educational initiatives.
