Illinois DNR Natural Areas Stewardship Grant

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Please submit application materials through the Amplifund portal. Source: dnr.illinois.gov · stewardshipgrantsChecked 3 November 2026.

Amount

Up to $100,000 USD

Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 Grant Amount: Up to $100,000 Match: 5% or $1000, whichever is less. Source: dnr.illinois.gov · stewardshipgrantsChecked 3 November 2026.

Where

Illinois: United States

More grants in United States and North America.

Increase stewardship on dedicated Illinois Nature Preserves and registered Land and Water Reserves Source: dnr.illinois.gov · stewardshipgrantsChecked 3 November 2026.

Who can apply

NGOs

Eligible Applicants: Conservation Land Trusts exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code Source: dnr.illinois.gov · stewardshipgrantsChecked 3 November 2026.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 Source: dnr.illinois.gov · stewardshipgrantsChecked 3 November 2026.

Co-funding required

Yes

Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 Grant Amount: Up to $100,000 Match: 5% or $1000, whichever is less. Source: dnr.illinois.gov · stewardshipgrantsChecked 3 November 2026.

Restoration approach

Protected areas

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

More grants for wildlife.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

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