Watercraft Inspection Program Aquatic Invasive

The Hennepin County is soliciting proposals to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) at public water access using watercraft inspections and/or watercraft decontaminations. The grant program is available to nonprofit organizations, local government units, and public entities or institutions. The program has up to $150,000 available to help local units of government and organizations implement projects that prevent the spread of AIS through watercraft inspection and decontamination activities. • Eligible activities include proposing a new watercraft inspection program or supplementing or expanding an existing watercraft inspection program. • Proposed activities must be consistent with the most recent Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Watercraft Inspection Manual and any inspectors funded through these grants must meet training requirements set by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). • Grant funds may be used for consulting fees, staff time, materials, supplies, labor, printing, and promotions. • Match requirements apply, with new inspection programs requiring a 15% cash and/or in-kind match in Year 1 and 35% cash and/or in-kind match in Year 2.