Wildlife Grants in Illinois
Last updated October 23, 2026
There are 36 active wildlife grants tagged to Illinois. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 2025 NOAA Interjurisdictictional Fisheries Act of 1986 - Research: Management of Interjurisdictional Fisheries Resources Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Assist in research of fish activities, surveys and monitoring in interjurisdictional waterways. | |
| Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (CAFWS-183) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY24) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease of hibernating bats caused by the invasive fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). | |
| WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease of hibernating bats caused by the invasive fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). | |
| Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (CAFWS-182) Natural Resources · State Not published · 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 Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · 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 (FY25) Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Projects to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitat. | |
| AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (CAFWS-180) Natural Resources · State Not published · 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 (FY26) Natural Resources · State Not published · 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 support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · 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. | |
| PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY24) Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Projects to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitat. |
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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.
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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