Special Wildlife Funds - Furbearer Fund (FY27)
Department Of Natural Resources
Funding Amount
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Deadline
May 1, 2026
24 days left
Grant Type
state
Overview
Special Wildlife Funds - Furbearer Fund (FY27)
The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit fur-bearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of fur-bearers. “Fur-bearing mammals” are defined as: badger, beaver, bobcat, coyote, grey fox, mink, muskrat, otter, opossum, raccoon, red fox, skunk, least weasel and long-tailed weasel. This fund is part of the Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program. Grants through the State Furbearer Fund are competitive and are evaluated for their merit. This grant is a reimbursement basis grant paid quarterly upon receipt of quarterly performance reports and billings showing expenditure documentation and receipts.
Grant funding through this Fund supports activities and programs undertaken to educate hunters, trappers and the general public about fur-bearing mammals and their management; provide instruction and training to current and potential hunters and trappers on techniques and/or laws associated with hunting and trapping furbearing mammals; support scientific research on the ecology, conservation, or management of furbearing mammals; or develop and/or improve public fur-bearing mammal habitat management areas within the State. See 520 ILCS 5/1.32 for the section of the Wildlife Code that authorizes this program.
Details
- Awarding Agency: Department Of Natural Resources
- Departments: Grant Management and Assistance
- CSFA Number: 422-20-1092
- CSFA Popular Name: Furbearer Fund
- Funding Opportunity Number: FY2027 Furbearer
- Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
- Award Type: Competitive
- Funding Sources: State
- Capital Grant: Yes
- Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
- Posted Date: 2026-04-01
Funding Source Description
Funded by Illinois sportsmen through the purchase of Habitat Stamps.
Indirect Cost Description
15% de minimus or the entity's NICRA rate
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
No
Reporting
Periodic performance and periodic financial reporting is required quarterly.
Additional Information
https://dnr.illinois.gov/grants/furbearer.html
IDNR's Special Funds Furbearer Website
Eligibility
Eligibility Type: Public
Eligible Applicants:
- Government Organizations
- Education Organizations
- Nonprofit Organizations
Additional Eligibility Information
Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions or corporations.
“Appropriate Not-For-Profit Organization" means a not-for-profit corporation that is organized pursuant to the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 [805 ILCS 105], is in good standing as a not-for-profit corporation and is authorized to conduct affairs in Illinois with one of its purposes as stated in its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws being the support, development, conservation or promotion of the support, development, conservation or promotion of furbearers.
How to Apply
Submission Timeline
- Submission Opens: 2026-04-01
- Submission Closes: 2026-05-01
- Submission Timeline: One Time
- Application Review Start / Pre-Qualification Deadline: 2026-05-04
- Allow Multiple Applications: Yes
Question Submission
- Questions Email: susan.duke@illinois.gov
Attachments
Apply on AmpliFund: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/2ae56c24-da73-4fb6-a679-8868387061c4
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