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Legislative -Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources 2022 ENRTF Request for Proposal 1 P O ,��tttun� ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND Minnesota's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Minnesota Constitution Art. XI, Sec.14: "The assets of the fund shall be appropriated by law for the public purpose of protection, conservation, preservation, and enhancement of the state's air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources." SUMMARY The Legislative -Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) welcomes proposals for projects of all sizes that address the priorities and requirements described within this RFP and that aim to protect, conserve, preserve, and enhance Minnesota's air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources. The LCCMR reviews applications and makes funding recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Approximately $70 million is anticipated to be available from the Trust Fund through this RFP for projects beginning July 1, 2022. Most projects funded are two to three years in duration. Proposals must be submitted online at https://Iccmrprojectmgmt.leg.mn by April 2, 2021 at 4:30PM. Funding Available Approximately $70 million is anticipated to be available through this RFP for projects beginning July 1, 2022. The LCCMR makes recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Recommended projects must be approved by the 2022 Legislature through an appropriation, signed into law by the Governor, and have a work plan approved by LCCMR before funds can be spent. For non -state entities, payment is made by reimbursement for expenses incurred and fiscal oversight is provided through a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Most projects are two to three years long, however more or less time can be requested. Amount of Request There is no minimum or maximum request amount. All proposals should strive to maximize efficiency and return on investment for the proposed expenditures. Applicant Eligibility The RFP is open to all who want to apply and who have demonstrated fiscal capacity. Applicants must be available to make a formal presentation to LCCMR if selected and to be available for staff or commission member questions. Online Proposal System LCCMR launched an online proposal submission system last year. All proposals must be submitted through the online system. Early account registrations and proposal submissions are strongly encouraged. Deadline for Submission Final proposals must be submitted online by April 2, 2021 at 4:30PM. Information from this document may be copied and distributed to others. This publication can be made available in alternate formats, such as large print or audio format, upon request. Issued January 2021 Legislative -Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources Room 65, State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651-296-2406 Email: Iccmr@lccmr.leg.mn Website: www.lccmr.leg.mn