Nearly 80 million lottery dollars are helping fund 85 new projects that protect Minnesota’s natural environment.
GENERAL FUND
$2.1 BILLION
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
$1 Billion
Game & Fish Fund
$295 Million
Natural Resources Fund
$295 Million
Responsible Gambling
$55 Million
Other State Programs
$37 Million
Where does the rest of the money go?
Want a full breakdown of where all the lottery money goes? Care to learn more about the Minnesota Lottery's positive impact on our state? Read about the highlights of Fiscal Year 2023—the lottery's second best fiscal year ever—in our annual report!
Our Environment Wins
Through the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), lottery dollars support environmental projects in each of Minnesota's 87 counties. Whether it's funding loon conservation or providing accessible fishing piers, lottery dollars are hard at work. Look for ENTRF projects in your community!
Lottery Dollars at Work
Did you know #MNStateParks are FREE today? Lottery $ through @mnenrtf help @mndnr acquire additional park land to protect MN’s natural heritage & enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. Learn more here: https://t.co/9tTicTTMVl #MNLotteryDollarsAtWork pic.twitter.com/oGGvIE6QUE
— Minnesota Lottery (@mnlottery) April 27, 2024
A portion of each dollar spent on the #MNLottery helps fund projects all around the state, including raising tree seedlings for reforestation, so Minnesota is as bountiful as it is beautiful 🌳https://t.co/haZkoHlsL5#MNLotteryDollarsAtWork pic.twitter.com/jaXHGuTnda
— Minnesota Lottery (@mnlottery) April 26, 2024