FY 2027 Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program

The Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program provides funding for developing and implementing a water legacy grant program to expand partnerships for clean water. Non-governmental nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, the 1854 Treaty Authority, and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission are eligible to apply. For questions regarding the grant program, emailcwfquestions@state.mn.uswith “Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant” in the subject line. How to Apply: Applications must be submitted viaeLINK, BWSR’s grants management system. Financial information required for nonprofit organizations must be emailed following the instructions in the Request for Proposals. Application deadline: Applications must be submitted in eLINK no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Resources: Request for Proposals (RFP)Application GuidePre-Award Financial Capacity Form for Nonprofit OrganizationsClean Water Legacy Partners RFP Webinar(video)Frequently Asked QuestionsFact SheetClean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program(webpage)Completing a Funding Request in eLINK(training video)