The Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program to makes grants to conservation land trusts for the purpose of promoting stewardship actions on eligible lands.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/16/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program provides grants to Conservation Land Trusts to
- Increase stewardship on dedicated Illinois Nature Preserves and registered Land and Water Reserves, and
- Increase stewardship capacity within Conservation Land Trusts
Funding for this grant program is derived from the Illinois Natural Areas Acquisition Fund (NAAF) and must be used by the Department of Natural Resources for the acquisition, protection, and stewardship of natural areas, including habitats for endangered and threatened species.
Funding Information
- Up to $100,000.
- Length of grant term will be no more than two (2) years and will be paid on a reimbursement basis at the end of the project unless other arrangements are provided in the grant agreement.
Project Eligibility
All projects must be on eligible lands. This includes Illinois Nature Preserves, dedicated buffers, and Land and Water Reserves. Project sites must have a current and approved management schedule and must be either owned by the applicant or there must be an executed agreement between the Conservation Land Trust and the property owner.
Eligible expenses include
- Stewardship Activities
- Contractual Services
- Purchase or Rental of Necessary Equipment
- Staff Time (excluding fringe/benefits)
- Indirect Costs
Eligibility Criteria
Conservation Land Trusts exempt from taxation under Section 501 (c) (3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and include in its purposes the restoration and stewardship of land for conservation purposes.
For more information, visit Natural Areas Stewardship Grant.
