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2027 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant is a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources that funds the creation and restoration of native habitat gardens and outdoor learning spaces on school grounds. Projects may include native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, rain gardens, and outdoor classrooms. Eligible applicants are Illinois K-12 public and private schools.
Awards of up to $3,000 are available; projects must incorporate student engagement and include a habitat management plan for long-term maintenance of the schoolyard habitat.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 schools in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for 2027 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant are due December 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
2027 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant is funded by Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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2026-2027 IDNR Historic Sites Field Trip Grant is a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources that funds school field trips to Illinois state historic sites during the 2026-2027 academic year. The program reimburses transportation costs to help Illinois classrooms visit sites such as Lincoln's New Salem and Fort de Chartres. Eligible applicants are Illinois K-12 public and private schools. Reimbursements of up to $150 per trip are available, with priority given to schools with higher percentages of low-income students. Applications open in fall 2026.
Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant is sponsored by Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Education. This grant provides funding for developing wildlife habitats on school grounds or other public places in Illinois. Projects must emphasize student/youth involvement with planning, development, and maintenance and increase the educational and wildlife habitat values of the site.
2027 Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant is a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources that funds school field trips to Illinois natural areas and nature centers to promote biodiversity education. The program reimburses transportation expenses so K-12 students can visit forests, prairies, wetlands, and other ecosystems across the state. Eligible applicants are Illinois public and private K-12 schools. Reimbursements of up to $150 per trip are available, with preference for schools serving low-income communities. Applications are accepted during the 2026-2027 school year.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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