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.
Community members learn about wetland control and upkeep at the Fall Fete event held by the Grand Prairie Friends of Illinois, celebrating the opening of Warbler Ridge Trail in Coles County.
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.