Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
Program:
Natural Areas Grant
Eligibility:
The Foundation provides funding to federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies serving Illinois residents. The Foundation will not provide funding for remediation of environmentally impaired properties, technology research, promotion of proprietary products, reoccurring operation costs, political campaigns or lobbying, capital campaigns or support for an organization's endowment or projects undertaken by individuals. Please read the Guidelines and Criteria on the website below for more information about program eligibility.
Use:
The Foundation supports nonprofit groups and local governments in their efforts to protect and preserve important habitat areas across Illinois. The Foundation also provides grants to assist small and emerging organizations to expand their capacity, and to enable established groups to plan strategic habitat acquisitions.
- Acquisition of important natural areas and wildlife habitat.
- Planning efforts leading to acquisition of priority natural areas.
- Capacity building of nonprofit organizations that acquire and manage natural areas.
Amount:
These grants are limited to no more that $40,000 over a two-year period.
Timeframe:
Annual - please visit the website regularly for the latest information regarding grant cycle deadlines.
Type:
Grant 
