Illinois State Grants

Natural Resources · $50K–$500K

To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are to: identify, protect, conserve, manage, enhance or restore habitat or species on both public and private lands within the Great Lakes Basin

Natural Resources · $1K–$200K

Collection of data that is utilized to analyze and report on the condition and disease problems that affect Illinois trees and forests.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

the Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes to expand on an exploratory collaboration with the US Climate Alliance and the UIUC Land-use Evolution and impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) Lab. The purpose of this collaboration is to inform a data-driven process using a state-wide, spatial, integrated, ecosystem service assessment model to help formulate a Plan for responding to the twin crises.

Natural Resources · $5K–$150K

To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are to: identify, protect, conserve, manage, enhance or restore habitat or species on both public and private lands within the Great Lakes Basin

Natural Resources · Up to $1.5M

Development of surveys and plans for installing sewage pumpouts and dump stations for recreational boats in the coastal zone of coastal States; and for construction of sewage pumpouts and dump stations for recreational boats; and for implementation of education programs.

Natural Resources · $25K–$500K

Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs.

Natural Resources · $10K–$8M

Activities designed to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations; the public use and benefits from these resources; and activities that provide boat access to public waters. Sport fisheries research and management activities; boating access development and maintenance; aquatic resource education activities; lake construction and maintenance; land acquisition; technical assistance; planning; habitat enhancement; administration; coordination; and hatchery construction are eligible under the Act.

Natural Resources · Up to $150K

Grant programs as defined within the annual appropriation bill (Public Act) including Member Initiatives. The Governor and the General Assembly directs the Department of Natural resources to administer grants to specific local governments, units of government, educational facilities, and not-for-profit organizations for specific miscellaneous purposes to manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations.

Natural Resources · $30K–$3M

Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices.

Natural Resources · Up to $100K

Assist in research of fish activities, surveys and monitoring in interjurisdictional waterways.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

Technical and financial assistance to the state’s communities on the management of their trees and other related natural resources.

Department of Natural Resources · $10K–$10M

Projects to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitat. Projects also include providing public use and access to wildlife resources; hunter education and safety; and the development and management of shooting ranges.