illinois department of natural resources

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 dnr.grants@illinois.gov

Grants for Public Outdoor Recreation & Facilities

The Office of Architecture, Engineering & Grants, Division of Grant Administration

Greg Akers - 217-782-7481 dnr.grants@illinois.gov

Conservation 2000 Ecosystem ProgramNancy Williamson 847.608.3100 x2051nancy.williamson@illinois.gov

Conservation 2000 Ecosystem ProgramNancy Williamson 847.608.3100 x2051nancy.williamson@illinois.gov

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