MPCA-LCA Planning Grants

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking proposals for Local Climate Action Grants to support local jurisdictions in developing plans of action to adapt to extreme weather events and a changing climate, and/or reduce their contributions to the causes of climate change. The grants will provide funding for eligible projects, with a maximum award of $50,000. Eligible applicants include Minnesota political subdivisions, organizations exempt from taxation, and educational institutions. The application deadline is December 18, 2025. • Eligible projects include developing or updating community-wide plans for adaptation and resilience to climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or combined climate change adaptation and mitigation. • Eligible costs include direct costs related to workplan tasks, such as personnel, equipment, and materials. • Ineligible costs include expenses incurred before contract execution, bad debts, lobbying fees, and attorney fees. • The MPCA will give preference to proposals that involve a broad array of community residents, organizations, and institutions in the local jurisdiction's efforts to address climate change.