Effective immediately, this program will no longer be offered.
- All active grants previously awarded under this program will remain active with no changes to their requirements.
Applicants
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
ALL applicants are required to provide a Federal Employer Tax ID/Employer Tax ID Number (FEIN/EIN). This program is primarily for 501(c)(3) organizations. If you represent a college or a university and have an idea for a project that would build the capacity of conservation organizations and agencies to protect native wildlife habitat in Illinois, please call the Foundation before submitting an application.
Projects
- Work plans are unique to fit the needs of the Grantee Organization
- Grants are typically two years in length
- The Foundation will consider requests that include limited support for staff if certain criteria are met (see below)
- Funding typically provides access to outside technical experts to assist with activities such as:
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising for a Land Acquisition Fund, a Defense Fund, or to become self-sustaining
- Board Development
- Organizational Development
- Land Trust Alliance (LTA) organizational assessment and training
- Implementation of LTA Standards and Practices
Effective immediately, this program will no longer be offered.
Effective immediately, this program will no longer be offered.