Wildlife Grants in Illinois
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are 35 active wildlife grants tagged to Illinois, part of 733 active wildlife grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Priority is placed on projects that benefit species of greatest conservation concern. | |
| Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25) (CAFWS-176 170, and 164) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY26) Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the award. | |
| AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY24) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY24) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. | |
| Invasive Carp removal and monitoring in the Upper Mississippi River FY26 Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices. | |
| C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Priority is placed on projects that benefit species of greatest conservation concern. | |
| DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY24) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Activities designed to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations; the public use and benefits from these resources; and activities that provide boat access to public waters. | |
| SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. | |
| Illinois Recreational Access Program (Federal: Voluntary Public Access & Habitat Incentive Program) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Provide public access and habitat improvement on privately leased property throughout the state. | |
| DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Activities designed to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations; the public use and benefits from these resources; and activities that provide boat access to public waters. | |
| WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease of hibernating bats caused by the invasive fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). | |
| Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices. | |
| Invasive Carp removal and monitoring in the Upper Mississippi River (CAFWS-181) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices. | |
| AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the Award. | |
| Illinois support of Upper Mississippi River Asian Carp control and management (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices. | |
| State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY26)) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY27) Department of Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the award. | |
| Endangered Species (FY24) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Assist in the development of programs for the conservation of endangered and threatened species. Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the award. | |
| DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY27) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the Award. | |
| 2025 NOAA Interjurisdictictional Fisheries Act of 1986 - Research: Management of Interjurisdictional Fisheries Resources Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Assist in research of fish activities, surveys and monitoring in interjurisdictional waterways. |
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About wildlife grants in Illinois
Wildlife grants support conservation, habitat restoration, and recovery efforts for fish, birds, mammals, and other species. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are central funders, often working together on competitive programs, with additional support from NOAA and private foundations. Nonprofits, tribes, universities, and state and local agencies commonly apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for wildlife conservation?
Funding supports habitat restoration, species recovery, climate resilience, and community conservation partnerships on both public and private lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation runs many competitive programs, including large efforts like the America the Beautiful Challenge, and federal agencies fund species- and region-specific work. Most programs emphasize measurable habitat or species outcomes and often require match.
Does the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fund wildlife projects?
Yes. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service funds wildlife and habitat work directly and in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, including joint grant rounds for watersheds like the Chesapeake Bay. Eligible applicants typically include states, tribes, nonprofits, and academic institutions undertaking high-priority restoration and conservation projects.
Who else funds wildlife nonprofits?
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the nation's largest private conservation grantmaker, channels public and private dollars to fish, wildlife, and plant projects. NOAA funds fisheries and marine species work, and many private, corporate, and community foundations support wildlife causes. State wildlife agencies also administer federal funds that reach local partners.
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