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Find similar grantsIllinois Department of Natural Resources Grant Opportunities is sponsored by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Provides grants for environmental and recreational projects, including Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund and Historic Preservation Certified Local Governments.
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Schedule last updated: March 5, 2026 Non-competitive USFWS Grants Program (TBD) Recreational Trails Program (TBD) Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund Grant Program Illinois Snowmobile Grant Program 2026 - 2027 Illinois Historic Sites Field Trip Grant 2027 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant Application period opens April 2026.
2027 Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Historic Preservation Certified Local Governments Illinois Endangered and Threatened Species Rehabilitation Grants Program Special Funds Furbearer Wildlife Grant Program Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program (TBD) Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program (TBD) Boat Access Area Development Program Volunteer Fire Assistance - Cooperative Forestry Assistance Grant Program Public Museum Grant Program (Not running in 2026) Natural Areas Stewardship Grants Program Park and Recreational Facility Construction Program (Not running in 2026) Special Wildlife Funds Habitat Fund Grant Program Special Wildlife Funds Pheasant Fund Grant Program Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) Program (TBD) Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (TBD) Clean Vessel Act Program (TBD) Special Wildlife Funds Duck Stamp Program Coastal Management Program (TBD) *Grants awarded through the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) The Notice of Funding Opportunity for State of Illinois grant programs can be found online.
UPDATE: We are no longer able to review and provide feedback on the merits of projects. We are now limited to answering specific eligibility questions. **Please do not contact grant administrators to schedule pre-application phone calls.
** All grants administered by the Department, including other grants not listed below, are subject to available funding. Amplifund Training and Job Aids Upcoming Amplifund Training: 06. 19.
2024 2-3pm ET: Grant Maker: Recipient Process Review 07. 09. 2024 2-3pm ET: AmpliFund Recipient Navigation and Performance Reporting 07.
10. 2024 12-1pm ET: Ask Me Anything AmpliFund Grants Administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Listing) Recreational Grants-in-Aid Programs - Provides grants for capital improvements to create and/or enhance recreational amenities. These include OSLAD/Federal LWCF , Boat Access , PARC , and Trails Programs including Bikeway , Snowmobile , Off-Highway Vehicle , and Federal Recreational Trails Program .
Museum Capital Grants - Provides grants to help public museums in Illinois expand and upgrade facilities and create new exhibits and other physical facilities to enhance public museums' abilities to meet their mission. Certified Local Government Grants - Provides grants to eligible communities to develop and sustain historic preservation programs and complete projects that preserve local historic resources.
Clean Vessel Act Grants - Provides grant funding to marinas, boatyards, and local units of government to purchase pump outs or dump stations to prevent pollution through the proper disposal of sewage from recreational boats. Illinois Conservation Foundation Educational Grants - Provides funding to K-12 teachers for biodiversity-related and historic site field trips with their students.
Funding is also available for Schoolyard Habitat projects. Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program (VFA Program) - Provides grants to volunteer fire departments for training or equipment purchases for Illinois communities with fewer than 10,000 residents.
Special Funds Grant Program - Provides grants to protect, acquire, enhance and/or manage wildlife habitat through the Illinois Habitat Fund, State Pheasant Fund, State Furbearer Fund and the Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund. Funded by Illinois sportsmen through the purchase of Habitat and Migratory Waterfowl Stamps .
Illinois Coastal Management Program Grants - Provides grants to local governments and non-profits along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline to protect, restore, and manage the Illinois Lake Michigan Coast for current and future generations. Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grants - Provides grants to Conservation Land Trust non-profits for stewardship on Illinois Nature Preserves and registered Land and Water Reserves.
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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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