Communities across Minnesota recognize the need to prepare for climate change, which is why the MPCA has announced $750,000 in grants aimed at building resilience in those communities.
“Extreme weather from our changing climate poses a threat to our communities, economy, and way of life,” says MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler. “Local governments are seeing the devastating consequences of extreme weather, but need support from state government to ensure their communities are protected in the future.”
According to a recent MPCA survey, 87% of local governments in our state reported that they experienced the impact of a weather trend caused by climate change. Forty-two percent of communities reported the need for additional funding for planning and infrastructure upgrades to address these impacts.
Over the last two years, the MPCA distributed more than $3 million in grants to more than 30 communities across Minnesota — including those listed below — to fund climate resilience planning. Communities have used these funds to develop plans that will make infrastructure more resilient in the face of anticipated climate-related challenges like heat waves and extreme rainfalls.
Awarded climate grants
Location and details for awarded climate grant projects throughout Minnesota.