Special Wildlife Funds Grant Programs

Opportunity Time Periods

• 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.
  
• Wildlife Preservation Funding – Species Rehabilitation Facilities Grants - Notice of Funding Opportunity- Next grant application period is June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024.
  
• Natural Areas Stewardship grants for land trusts – Notice of Funding Opportunity - Next grant application period is May 1, 2024 - June 14, 2024.
  
• 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.
  

1. Background and Program Description
   1. Opportunity Time Periods
2. How to Apply
3. Contact Information
4. Funding and Grant Awards Information
   1. Habitat
   2. Pheasant
   3. Duck Stamp
   4. Furbearer
   5. Wildlife Preservation Fund
5. Forms for Grantees
6. Committee Meetings
7. Training for Grantees

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.

How to Apply

This quick instruction manual will help you understand how to use the online tools for applying for a DNR Grant.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Email: Susan.Duke@Illinois.govPhone: 217-785-4416

Funding and Grant Awards Information

• Quick Link Guide to the Special Wildlife Funds

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

Forms for Grantees

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
  
• Grantee IRS W9 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
  

Committee Meetings

• 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