Minnesota What a Match Tree Planting Cost Share

Tree-planting cost-share for landowners in the Long Prairie, Redeye and Rum River watersheds whose land is under a conservation easement or a 20- or 50-year SFIA covenant. Covers up to 75% of seedling, direct seeding and site prep costs.

• Land must be located within the Long Prairie, Redeye, or Rum River Watersheds

• Trees must be planted on open land capable of supporting trees

• Land must be enrolled in a conservation easement or in SFIA under a 20- or 50-year covenant

Up to 75% reimbursement; projects completed by May 2028.

Published amounts: Approved projects are eligible for up to 75% cost-share reimbursement for tree planting expenses.

Contact your DNR forest stewardship forester or your local SWCD forester to get started. Requests accepted on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted.

Deadline text on the page: Landowners may apply at any time with funding projected to be available through spring 2028. Projects will need to be completed by May 2028.