Description
The County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota is soliciting proposals for the Green Partners Environmental Action program. The program focuses on motivating adults to make environmental changes at home and on-the-go. Proposers must incorporate research-based behavior change strategies into project plans to motivate people to take specific environmental actions and incorporate environmental changes into their lifestyle. The contract limits are up to $12,000 for new partners and up to $25,000 or $50,000 for repeat partners.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Motivating individuals to make environmental behavior changes at home and on-the-go
• Incorporating research-based behavior change strategies into project plans
• Focusing on one or two environmentally friendly actions
• Preferred projects incorporate county-identified project ideas
• Contracts may be awarded for performance of services associated with the Environmental Action program
• Selected partners will enter into contracts with Hennepin County, with project start dates no earlier than September 1, 2026, and end dates by August 31, 2027, or August 31, 2028, for one-year or two-year contracts, respectively.