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Find similar grantsSpecial Funds Grant Program (Illinois Habitat Fund) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Illinois Habitat Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for projects focused on the preservation, protection, acquisition, management, and maintenance of high-quality habitat lands for wildlife in Illinois.
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What is the Illinois Habitat Fund Grant Program? The Illinois Habitat Fund portion involved in the Special Funds Grant Program provides for enhancing game and non-game wildlife habitat. Organized groups of volunteers from appropriate not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities develop projects and submit applications to IDNR to help fund their projects.
The program is competitive, and proposed projects are evaluated on their merit. Eligible recipients are limited to managers of land. Per the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act there are five pre-award requirements all state grantees must complete .
Eligible projects are limited to those seeking to preserve, protect, acquire or manage habitat in Illinois. All applicants must be pre-qualified through the State of Illinois Grantee Portal . Please read the Opportunity Details for more details on this program, including scoring criteria and grant program rules and restrictions.
Additional documentation including project location maps, price quotes, and a habitat management plan may be required. All completed applications must be submitted online through the Amplifund/Euna grant management system. FY27 applications will be accepted from July 1 to August 1, 2026.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Appropriate not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities. Must have expertise, equipment, adequate staff/workforce, and landowner permission (if applicable). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 (total program funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Special Funds Grant Program (Illinois Habitat Fund) is funded by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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