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The Special Wildlife Funds Habitat Fund Grant Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources that funds wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement projects across Illinois. Administered by the Division of Wildlife Resources, this program is one of four special grant programs funded by Illinois sportsmen through the purchase of Habitat Stamps and Migratory Waterfowl Stamps.
The Habitat Fund supports land conservation and habitat improvement projects that benefit a wide range of wildlife species. Application periods typically open in July, with a deadline of August 1. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Illinois working on projects that increase or restore the wildlife habitat value of targeted lands.
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Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program - Grants Special Wildlife Funds Grant Programs Migratory Waterfowl Notice of Funding Opportunity – Next grant application period is November 15, 2023 - January 4, 2024.
Historic Preservation Certified Local Governments – Notice of Funding Opportunity - Next grant application period is April 15, 2024 thru June 03, 2024 Furbearer Notice of Funding Opportunity – Furbearer Opportunity is open for applications from April 22th, 2024, 5:00pm thru May 24th, 2024, 5:00pm. Habitat Notice of Funding Opportunity – Next grant application period is July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024.
Pheasant Notice of Funding Opportunity – Next grant application period is July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024.
Background and Program Description Funding and Grant Awards Information Wildlife Preservation Fund Background and Program Description The Office of Resource Conservation’s Division of Wildlife Resources administers four special grant programs that are funded by Illinois sportsmen through the purchase of Habitat Stamps and Migratory Waterfowl Stamps.
These are the Illinois Habitat Fund, State Pheasant Fund, State Furbearer Fund and the Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund. Together, these programs are designed to protect, acquire, enhance or manage wildlife habitat and to support limited research and educational programs to further advance this mission. This quick instruction manual will help you understand how to use the online tools for applying for a DNR Grant.
For more information, please contact: Email: Susan. Duke@Illinois.
gov Phone: 217-785-4416 Funding and Grant Awards Information These are all reimbursement grants Quick Link Guide to the Special Wildlife Funds Overview: Habitat Fund Funding Habitat Grant Awards FY19 1st round Habitat Grant Awards FY19 2nd round Habitat Grant Awards FY20 Habitat Grant Awards FY21 Habitat Grant Awards FY22 Habitat Grant Awards FY23 Habitat Grant Awards FY24 Overview: Pheasant Fund Funding Pheasant Grant Awards FY19 1st round Pheasant Fund Grant Awards FY19 2nd round Pheasant Fund Grant Awards FY20 Pheasant Fund Grant Awards FY21 Pheasant Fund Grant Awards FY22 Pheasant Fund Grant Awards FY23 Overview: State Duck Stamp Funding Canadian Duck Stamp Grant Awards FY19 Duck Stamp State Projects FY19 Canadian Duck Stamp Grant Awards FY20 Duck Stamp State Projects FY20 Canadian Duck Stamp Projects FY21 Duck Stamp State Projects FY21 Duck Stamp State Projects FY22 Canadian Duck Stamp Projects FY23 DNR In-state Duck Stamp Maintenance projects FY23 Duck Stamp State Projects FY23 Overview: State Furbearer Funding Furbearer Grant Awards FY19 Furbearer Grant Awards FY21 Furbearer Grant Awards FY22 Furbearer Grant Awards FY23 Overview: Stewardship Grants Natural Areas Stewardship Projects FY21 Natural Areas Stewardship Projects FY23 Natural Areas Stewardship Projects FY24 Wildlife Preservation Fund Overview: Wildlife Preservation Funding - Rehab Facilities The Office of Resource Conservation’s Division of Natural Heritage administers the Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund Grant Program.
The funding for this program is provided by Illinois’ taxpayers through contributions to the Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund from their State income tax return. The program is designed to preserve, protect, perpetuate and enhance non-game wildlife and native plant resources of this state through preservation of a satisfactory environment and an ecological balance.
Wildlife Preservation Projects FY24 Note: you will soon be able to fill-in forms and upload your documents to the Amplifund portal - until then use this list of forms below. GATA has adopted for state purposes also 2 CFR 200- UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS Grantee Cost Accounting Checklist Grantee Quarterly Performance Report ( Having issues with this PDF?
) Grantee Quarterly Financial Report ( Having issues with this PDF? ) Grantee Equipment Use Annual Report Grantee Grant Agreement Template ( Having issues with this PDF? ) Grantee Application Information For (Having issues with this PDF?
) Grantee Budget Application Form Grantee Programmatic Risk Assessment Questionnaire Form Special Funds Grants - Frequently Asked Questions Special Funds Reimbursement Request Form How to write a Grant Proposal Narrative - very useful document Example Final Grant Report - Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Habitat Project Grantee Grant Amendment Request NRCS NATIVE PLANT SEEDING WORKSHEET (EXCEL WORKSHEET WITH TABS) Note: This Excel worksheet can help you estimate planting costs for native seeds and has the recommended species and application rates.
NRCS NATIVE PLANT SEEDING TRAINING VIDEO FOR USING THE WORKSHEET (Watch the video) NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Amplifund Applicant Portal User Guide Duck Stamp Fund Reimbursement Request Form State Pheasant Fund Reimbursement Request Form Furbearer Fund Reimbursement Request Form Habitat Fund Reimbursement Request Form State Pheasant Committee Annual Meeting - November 14, 2022 Habitat Fund Advisory Committee Annual Meeting Agenda - October 26, 2022 Duck Stamp Committee Special Meeting Agenda - May 24, 2022 Duck Stamp Committee Meeting Agenda - April 5, 2022 Duck Stamp Committee Meeting Agenda - February 10, 2022 Duck Stamp Committee Meeting Agenda - February 26, 2021 Duck Stamp Committee Meeting Agenda - February 1, 2021 Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting - January 5, 2021 State Pheasant Committee Annual Meeting - December 21, 2020 Habitat Fund Advisory Committee Annual Meeting Agenda - December 17, 2020 Duck Stamp Committee Meeting Agenda - February 21, 2020 Duck Stamp Committee Meeting Agenda - February 3, 2019 State Pheasant Committee Annual Meeting - October 15, 2019 Habitat Fund Advisory Committee Annual Meeting - October 9, 2019 One Natural Resources Way FOIA Request for Public Records Listing by Topic (A to Z)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Patagonia Corporate Grant Program is sponsored by Patagonia. Patagonia supports innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities. The program focuses on local battles to protect specific natural areas, indigenous wild species, or communities from environmental exploitation. It encourages work that brings underrepresented communities to the forefront of the environmental movement and defends communities whose health and livelihoods are threatened by environmental exploitation. The funding is for grassroots activist organizations with direct-action agendas and campaigns for environmental protection over the long term.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.