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Illinois Habitat Fund
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.
Applicant Eligibility
- Eligible recipients are limited to managers of land.
- Eligible projects are limited to those seeking to preserve, protect, acquire or manage habitat in Illinois.
How to Apply
Step 1
All applicants must be pre-qualified through the State of Illinois Grantee Portal.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Program Contact
Susan Duke
susan.duke@illinois.gov
(217) 785-4416
Visit the Catalog of State Financial Assistance to learn about future funding opportunities.
