The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) anticipates $3 million will be available, pending congressional approbation, for projects implemented from 1 July 2010 to 1 July 2011. Funding for the grant comes from the Federal Clean Water Act and is administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
 

This year, the MPCA will offer these funds for development, education or applied research (DER) projects and for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) restoration projects. DER proposals must offer a statewide or regional applicability which; demonstrates new or innovative technology, demonstrates new best management practices (BMPs), develops educational programmes related to reducing nonpoint-source pollution, or answers a research question related to the goal of reducing nonpoint-source pollution.
 

In addition to DER proposals, funds are also available for projects addressing TMDL implementation plans approved by the MPCA by May 20, 2010. TMDLs identify sources of pollution, the amounts of pollutants, and how to reduce the pollutants to a level which allows rivers and lakes to meet water quality standards.