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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
IDNR Community Grant OpportunitiesNancy Williamson, Ecosystem Administrator
Conservation 2000
IDNR Community Grant OpportunitiesNancy Williamson, Ecosystem Administrator
Conservation 2000
Conservation 2000 Ecosystems Program
Conservation 2000 Ecosystems Program
IDNR Recreation
Grants-in Aid
IDNR Recreation
Grants-in Aid
http://http://www.dnr.state.il.uswww.dnr.state.il.us
Conservation 2000Conservation 2000Conservation 2000Conservation 2000
The purpose of the Ecosystems Program is to The purpose of the Ecosystems Program is to
integrate the interests and participation ofintegrate the interests and participation of local communities and private, public and local communities and private, public and corporate landownerscorporate landowners to enhance and protect to enhance and protect
watersheds through ecosystem-based management.watersheds through ecosystem-based management.
The purpose of the Ecosystems Program is to The purpose of the Ecosystems Program is to
integrate the interests and participation ofintegrate the interests and participation of local communities and private, public and local communities and private, public and corporate landownerscorporate landowners to enhance and protect to enhance and protect
watersheds through ecosystem-based management.watersheds through ecosystem-based management.
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/
Conservation 2000Conservation 2000Conservation 2000Conservation 2000 Conservation Easement/AcquisitionConservation Easement/Acquisition
Habitat RestorationHabitat Restoration
PlanningPlanning
ResearchResearch
Outreach/EducationOutreach/Education Resource EconomicsResource Economics
Conservation Easement/AcquisitionConservation Easement/Acquisition
Habitat RestorationHabitat Restoration
PlanningPlanning
ResearchResearch
Outreach/EducationOutreach/Education Resource EconomicsResource Economics
Conservation 2000Conservation 2000Conservation 2000Conservation 2000
Guidance to Developing Project GrantsGuidance to Developing Project Grants
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/download/
Guidance to Developing Project GrantsGuidance to Developing Project Grants
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/download/
PRIORITIES:PRIORITIES:1)1) High Quality Natural Areas: High Quality Natural Areas: Acquire/protectAcquire/protect
2)2) Minimum Functional Habitat Areas:Minimum Functional Habitat Areas: Acquire/restore Acquire/restore
3)3) Buffer Sensitive Areas:Buffer Sensitive Areas: Create/protect/restore Create/protect/restore
4)4) Connect Habitat AreasConnect Habitat Areas
5)5) Ecosystem-Based Best Management PracticesEcosystem-Based Best Management Practices
6)6) Restore/Naturalize Hydrologic FunctionsRestore/Naturalize Hydrologic Functions
7)7) Complementary Educational StrategiesComplementary Educational Strategies
8)8) Research & Monitoring IntegrationResearch & Monitoring Integration
9)9) Local, State, Federal Program IntegrationLocal, State, Federal Program Integration
PRIORITIES:PRIORITIES:1)1) High Quality Natural Areas: High Quality Natural Areas: Acquire/protectAcquire/protect
2)2) Minimum Functional Habitat Areas:Minimum Functional Habitat Areas: Acquire/restore Acquire/restore
3)3) Buffer Sensitive Areas:Buffer Sensitive Areas: Create/protect/restore Create/protect/restore
4)4) Connect Habitat AreasConnect Habitat Areas
5)5) Ecosystem-Based Best Management PracticesEcosystem-Based Best Management Practices
6)6) Restore/Naturalize Hydrologic FunctionsRestore/Naturalize Hydrologic Functions
7)7) Complementary Educational StrategiesComplementary Educational Strategies
8)8) Research & Monitoring IntegrationResearch & Monitoring Integration
9)9) Local, State, Federal Program IntegrationLocal, State, Federal Program Integration
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/
Conservation 2000 Conservation 2000 Partners for ConservationPartners for Conservation
Conservation 2000 Conservation 2000 Partners for ConservationPartners for Conservation
Conservation 2000Conservation 2000Conservation 2000Conservation 2000 Online ApplicationOnline Application due last day of February 5pm due last day of February 5pm
No set Match requirement – No set Match requirement –
show commitment in line with abilityshow commitment in line with ability
Typical Acquisition $150K - $400KTypical Acquisition $150K - $400K
Typical restoration $35K - $125KTypical restoration $35K - $125K
Recommend applicants go thru Recommend applicants go thru Associated Ecosystem Partnership Process Associated Ecosystem Partnership Process
Online ApplicationOnline Application due last day of February 5pm due last day of February 5pm
No set Match requirement – No set Match requirement –
show commitment in line with abilityshow commitment in line with ability
Typical Acquisition $150K - $400KTypical Acquisition $150K - $400K
Typical restoration $35K - $125KTypical restoration $35K - $125K
Recommend applicants go thru Recommend applicants go thru Associated Ecosystem Partnership Process Associated Ecosystem Partnership Process
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/
Competitive C2000 projects are:Competitive C2000 projects are:Competitive C2000 projects are:Competitive C2000 projects are:
Targeted to native restorationTargeted to native restoration
Linked to other areas of biological significance Linked to other areas of biological significance
Shows partnering and cooperation with other local Shows partnering and cooperation with other local agencies/entitiesagencies/entities
Participates with the local Ecosystem partnershipParticipates with the local Ecosystem partnership
Has a well thought-out plan and the ability to sustain Has a well thought-out plan and the ability to sustain long term.long term.
Targeted to native restorationTargeted to native restoration
Linked to other areas of biological significance Linked to other areas of biological significance
Shows partnering and cooperation with other local Shows partnering and cooperation with other local agencies/entitiesagencies/entities
Participates with the local Ecosystem partnershipParticipates with the local Ecosystem partnership
Has a well thought-out plan and the ability to sustain Has a well thought-out plan and the ability to sustain long term.long term.
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IDNR Recreation Grants-in AidIDNR Recreation Grants-in AidIDNR Recreation Grants-in AidIDNR Recreation Grants-in Aid
Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development
(OSLAD)
Federal LWCF Grants
Bicycle Path Grants
Boat Access Area Development
Public Museum Grants
Recreational Trails Program
Local Government Snowmobile Grants
Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund
Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development
(OSLAD)
Federal LWCF Grants
Bicycle Path Grants
Boat Access Area Development
Public Museum Grants
Recreational Trails Program
Local Government Snowmobile Grants
Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund
Open Space Land Acquisition Open Space Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) GrantDevelopment (OSLAD) GrantOpen Space Land Acquisition Open Space Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) GrantDevelopment (OSLAD) Grant
• Up to 50% reimbursement - acquisition and development of lands for public parks & open space
• Eligible applicants: units of local government, Park District, FPD, Conservation Districts, Municipalities, Townships & County Governments
• Maximum acquisition grant = $750,000
• Maximum development grant = $400,000
• Last several years, $20 million available for OSLAD grant funding
• Up to 50% reimbursement - acquisition and development of lands for public parks & open space
• Eligible applicants: units of local government, Park District, FPD, Conservation Districts, Municipalities, Townships & County Governments
• Maximum acquisition grant = $750,000
• Maximum development grant = $400,000
• Last several years, $20 million available for OSLAD grant funding
Open Space Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) GrantOpen Space Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) Grant
• Annual application cycle: May 1- July 1 (July 3, 12:00pm first business day of 2006)
• Agencies are limited to a maximum of 1 acquisition & 1 development grant application
annually
• Grants announcement date ranges from November to April
• Annual application cycle: May 1- July 1 (July 3, 12:00pm first business day of 2006)
• Agencies are limited to a maximum of 1 acquisition & 1 development grant application
annually
• Grants announcement date ranges from November to April
Current OSLAD Priority Projects include:Current OSLAD Priority Projects include:
Protection or enhancement of: • significant natural areas• threatened and endangered species habitat• significant wildlife areas• natural wetland areas
Promoting conservation education opportunities
Protection or enhancement of: • significant natural areas• threatened and endangered species habitat• significant wildlife areas• natural wetland areas
Promoting conservation education opportunities
Current OSLAD Priority Projects Include:Current OSLAD Priority Projects Include:
• Promoting recreational use of surface waters
• Protection or recreational use of linear greenways
• Interagency cooperation in providing and/or effectively utilizing local recreation resources
• Enhancing recreational opportunities for minority and less affluent populations or adaptive reuse of inner urban properties for open space and park purposes
• Promoting recreational use of surface waters
• Protection or recreational use of linear greenways
• Interagency cooperation in providing and/or effectively utilizing local recreation resources
• Enhancing recreational opportunities for minority and less affluent populations or adaptive reuse of inner urban properties for open space and park purposes
Current OSLAD Priority Projects include:Current OSLAD Priority Projects include:
• Priorities for OSLAD acquisition: to local agencies with less acreage than
the statewide median
• Priorities for OSLAD development: to local agencies where a deficiency of
proposed recreation facilities exists.
• Priorities for OSLAD acquisition: to local agencies with less acreage than
the statewide median
• Priorities for OSLAD development: to local agencies where a deficiency of
proposed recreation facilities exists.
Eligible OSLAD Projects may include:Eligible OSLAD Projects may include:
• Acquisition of land for new park sites or park expansion, water frontage, nature study, and natural areas
• Picnic and playground facilities
• Outdoor interpretive facilities
• Sports courts and playfields
• Swimming pools, beaches and bathhouses
• Acquisition of land for new park sites or park expansion, water frontage, nature study, and natural areas
• Picnic and playground facilities
• Outdoor interpretive facilities
• Sports courts and playfields
• Swimming pools, beaches and bathhouses
Eligible OSLAD Projects may include:Eligible OSLAD Projects may include:
• Campgrounds and fishing piers
• Winter sports facilities
• Park roads and paths, parking, utilities and restrooms
• Campgrounds and fishing piers
• Winter sports facilities
• Park roads and paths, parking, utilities and restrooms
OSLAD Application Evaluation Criteria:OSLAD Application Evaluation Criteria:
• A project consistent with a master parks & recreation plan or strategic or capital plan
• Documentation of public involvement in the project’s planning
• Diverse facilities of “high need”
• An accurate & detailed site development plan
• Low site infrastructure costs
• Proposed facilities that are accessible to the disabled
• A project consistent with a master parks & recreation plan or strategic or capital plan
• Documentation of public involvement in the project’s planning
• Diverse facilities of “high need”
• An accurate & detailed site development plan
• Low site infrastructure costs
• Proposed facilities that are accessible to the disabled
LWCF Grant (LAWCON) Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
LWCF Grant (LAWCON) Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
• Grant Application deadline of July 1 (same as OSLAD with the same application)
• This program is federally-funded (OSLAD is state-funded)
• Up to 50% Grant funding for Acquisition of Lands for Public Parks & Open Space
• Maximum grant award is $ 750,000.00
• Funding level uncertain year to year
• Grant Application deadline of July 1 (same as OSLAD with the same application)
• This program is federally-funded (OSLAD is state-funded)
• Up to 50% Grant funding for Acquisition of Lands for Public Parks & Open Space
• Maximum grant award is $ 750,000.00
• Funding level uncertain year to year
Bike Path Grant ProgramBike Path Grant Program
• Up to 50% reimbursement for the acquisition and development of bicycle paths
• Eligible grant applicants are: units of local government, (Park Districts, Conservation Districts, Forest Preserve Districts, Municipalities, Township and County Governments, etc.)
• Maximum acquisition grant = No maximum
• Maximum development grant = $200,000
• For the last couple of years, $2.5 million dollars has been available annually for grants
• Up to 50% reimbursement for the acquisition and development of bicycle paths
• Eligible grant applicants are: units of local government, (Park Districts, Conservation Districts, Forest Preserve Districts, Municipalities, Township and County Governments, etc.)
• Maximum acquisition grant = No maximum
• Maximum development grant = $200,000
• For the last couple of years, $2.5 million dollars has been available annually for grants
Bike Path Grant Program DetailsBike Path Grant Program Details
• Annual application cycle: January 1 – March 1
Deadline March 1, 12:00 noon
• Beginning this year, no limit on the number of applications that an agency may submit each year
• Paths developed through the program MUST be a minimum of 8 feet wide and CANNOT be circular paths within a park
• Grants awards are generally announced in the fall
• Annual application cycle: January 1 – March 1
Deadline March 1, 12:00 noon
• Beginning this year, no limit on the number of applications that an agency may submit each year
• Paths developed through the program MUST be a minimum of 8 feet wide and CANNOT be circular paths within a park
• Grants awards are generally announced in the fall
Bike Path Application Evaluation CriteriaProject PrioritiesBike Path Application Evaluation CriteriaProject Priorities
• Population Served (the greater the #, the better)
• Trail Significance (Statewide – Regional – Local)
• First Trail in the Service Area
• Major Expansion to an Existing Trail
• Important Link to Existing Trails
• Trail Length (the longer, the better)
• Local Planning Involved
• Environmental Factors/Trail Attributes
• Multiple Trail Users Allowed (equestrians, snowmbls, etc.)
• Include support facilities (restrooms, parking, shade)
• Population Served (the greater the #, the better)
• Trail Significance (Statewide – Regional – Local)
• First Trail in the Service Area
• Major Expansion to an Existing Trail
• Important Link to Existing Trails
• Trail Length (the longer, the better)
• Local Planning Involved
• Environmental Factors/Trail Attributes
• Multiple Trail Users Allowed (equestrians, snowmbls, etc.)
• Include support facilities (restrooms, parking, shade)
Eligible Development Projects May Include:Eligible Development Projects May Include:
• Bike Path Construction or Renovation,
Clearing, Grading, Drainage, and
Surfacing
• Bridging
• Fencing
• Regulatory/Informational Signs
• Restroom Buildings, Drinking Fountains,
Parking Areas
• Bike Path Construction or Renovation,
Clearing, Grading, Drainage, and
Surfacing
• Bridging
• Fencing
• Regulatory/Informational Signs
• Restroom Buildings, Drinking Fountains,
Parking Areas
Boat Access Grant Program DetailsBoat Access Grant Program Details
• 100% reimbursement for development of boat/canoe launches & associated facilities (entrance road, parking, restroom facilities, etc.)
• 90% reimbursement for acquisition of land to be developed for a boat/canoe launch
• Eligible grant applicants are: units of local government
• 100% reimbursement for development of boat/canoe launches & associated facilities (entrance road, parking, restroom facilities, etc.)
• 90% reimbursement for acquisition of land to be developed for a boat/canoe launch
• Eligible grant applicants are: units of local government
Boat Access Grant Program DetailsBoat Access Grant Program Details
• Maximum boat (motorized) • grant = 200,000
• Maximum canoe (non-motorized) grant = 50,000
• For the last several years, the Boat Access grant program has had $725,000 available for grants
• Maximum boat (motorized) • grant = 200,000
• Maximum canoe (non-motorized) grant = 50,000
• For the last several years, the Boat Access grant program has had $725,000 available for grants
Current Boat Access Priority Projects include:Current Boat Access Priority Projects include:
• Development of new launches
• Projects that create or improve a water trail
• Projects located in counties with high numbers of registered watercraft
• Sites that have high projected facility use
• Projects that have documented public planning and citizen input
• Suitable location
• Project sponsor financial cooperation
• Project sponsor’s ability to maintain the site
• No facility user fees
• Development of new launches
• Projects that create or improve a water trail
• Projects located in counties with high numbers of registered watercraft
• Sites that have high projected facility use
• Projects that have documented public planning and citizen input
• Suitable location
• Project sponsor financial cooperation
• Project sponsor’s ability to maintain the site
• No facility user fees
List of PublicationsList of Publications
• Guidance to Developing (C2000) Project GrantsGuidance to Developing (C2000) Project Grants
• Outdoor Recreation Facilities Guide• Playground Planning Guide• Community Park and Recreation Planning Guide• Boating and Canoe Access Development Guide
• Guidance to Developing (C2000) Project GrantsGuidance to Developing (C2000) Project Grants
• Outdoor Recreation Facilities Guide• Playground Planning Guide• Community Park and Recreation Planning Guide• Boating and Canoe Access Development Guide
Grant application information/formsGrant application information/forms
• Go to www.dnr.state.il.uswww.dnr.state.il.us
• Click on “Grant Info” left hand side
• Click on “Recreational Grants-in-Aid
Programs” or C2000 grants program
• Go to www.dnr.state.il.uswww.dnr.state.il.us
• Click on “Grant Info” left hand side
• Click on “Recreational Grants-in-Aid
Programs” or C2000 grants program
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Grants for Public Outdoor Recreation & Facilities
The Office of Architecture, Engineering & Grants, Division of Grant Administration
Greg Akers - 217-782-7481 [email protected]
Grants for Public Outdoor Recreation & Facilities
The Office of Architecture, Engineering & Grants, Division of Grant Administration
Greg Akers - 217-782-7481 [email protected]
Conservation 2000 Ecosystem ProgramNancy Williamson 847.608.3100 [email protected]
Conservation 2000 Ecosystem ProgramNancy Williamson 847.608.3100 [email protected]
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