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
- Must be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that actively engage volunteers in the management of a publicly-accessible natural area
Applicants are required to provide a Federal Employer Tax ID/Employer Tax ID Number (FEIN/EIN).
Site Criteria
Must be:
- Natural habitat supporting native plants and animals
- Open to the public
- Regularly cared for by volunteers
- Owned by a non-profit organization, local government, or government agency
- Located in Illinois
- Criteria and Guidelines for Government-owned Sites and Nonprofit-owned Sites (Resources Tab)
Effective immediately, this program will no longer be offered.