Illinois e-News Release

Friday, July 1, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for two grant opportunities through Aug. 2: the Illinois Habitat Fund and the State Pheasant Fund grants.

The Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program enhances game and non-game wildlife habitat through projects developed by not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities. The State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program enhances pheasant habitat through projects developed by not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities.

Funding for both grants comes from the sale of habitat stamps to sportsmen and sportswomen. This year, all applications for these grants will be accepted online through the Amplifund portal.

For information on how to apply for a Habitat Fund grant, visit https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/Pages/Habitat-Funding-Opportunity.aspx.

For information about applying for a Pheasant Fund grant, visit https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/Pages/Pheasant-Funding.aspx.

Both sites include links to the appropriate Amplifund portal. For questions or assistance, please contact Susan Duke at [email protected] or call 217-785-4416.

Search for all current state funding opportunities by visiting https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/GATA/Grants/SitePages/CSFA.aspx.