The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships are seeking proposals for projects related to sustainable agriculture and food systems, clean energy, natural resources and resilient communities.

I’m on the board for these proposals, and many of your neighbors throughout the region are, too. You don’t need to be a nonprofit — local businesses with community impact and individual citizens can apply, too!

Regional Partnerships now inviting proposals for community projects

Greater Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can now apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships. RSDP supports local innovation by connecting community ideas to University of Minnesota resources. Community members work on diverse project teams that research, design and plan local sustainability projects with university students, faculty and staff. RSDP seeks ideas from diverse populations and those who have not previously partnered with the university. Project ideas are invited through Feb. 14. Award decisions will be made by RSDP’s five regional boards this spring.

The Northeast RSDP serves Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties and the Bois Forte, Fond du Lac and Grand Portage bands of Chippewa. Learn more and share ideas at z.umn.edu.