Opportunity Information
CSFA Number
422-20-1092
CSFA Popular Name
Furbearer Fund
Title
Special Wildlife Funds - Furbearer Fund (FY27)
Description
Education of hunters and trappers of fur-bearing mammals within the State and the general public concerning the role that hunting and trapping has upon fur-bearing mammal management; the laws associated with the harvesting of fur-bearing mammals; the techniques used in the hunting and trapping of fur-bearing mammals; the conservation, management and ecology of fur-bearing mammals; and the promotion of products made from wild fur-bearing mammals.
Awarding Agency Name
Department Of Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name
Susan Duke
Agency Contact Phone
(217) 782-7481
Agency Contact Email
dnr.grants@illinois.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Natural Resources
Category Explanation
This grant opportunity is for land areas outside of Illinois - waterfowl areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway.
Departments
Subjects
Opportunity Manager
Susan Duke
Additional Users
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
FY2026 Furbearer
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$100,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
Funded by Illinois sportsmen through the purchase of Habitat Stamps.
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$100,000.00
Award Floor
$0.00
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
Yes
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Indirect Cost Description
10% de minimus or the entity's NICRA rate
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
No
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Email Address
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations, Education Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations
Applicant Eligibility Information
Beneficiary Eligibility Information
Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions or corporations.
“Appropriate Not-For-Profit Organization" means a not-for-profit corporation that is organized pursuant to the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 [805 ILCS 105], is in good standing as a not-for-profit corporation and is authorized to conduct affairs in Illinois with one of its purposes as stated in its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws being the support, development, conservation or promotion of the support, development, conservation or promotion of furbearers.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
IDNR's Special Funds Furbearer Website
Award Administration Information
Reporting
Periodic performance and periodic financial reporting is required quarterly.
Criteria
1. Habitat Quality and Location
- 25 = Habitat is high quality, meets the needs of waterfowl as outlined by NAWMP, and is in a location which band return data indicate provides a high number of waterfowl to Illinois (meets all 3 criteria).
- 15 = Habitat is high quality, but either does not meet the needs of waterfowl as outlined by NAWMP, or is not in a location that provides a high number of waterfowl to Illinois (meets 2 of 3 criteria), although may provide waterfowl to the Mississippi Flyway.
- 10 = Meets one of three criteria listed above, high quality habitat, meets the needs of waterfowl as outlined by NAWMP or is in a location that provides a high number of waterfowl to Illinois (meets 1 of 3 criteria) and the Mississippi Flyway.
- 0 = Meets none of the criteria, high quality habitat, meets the needs of waterfowl as outlined by NAWMP, nor is in an area that provides a high number of waterfowl to Illinois (meets 0 of 3 criteria) or the Mississippi Flyway. Project Not Recommended for Funding
2. Applicant History and Specialization
- 25 = The applicant has a demonstrable history of grassland and wetland conservation in areas of Canada that provide a high number of waterfowl to Illinois. The applicant’s primary focus is on waterfowl conservation.
- 20 = The applicant has a demonstrable history of grassland and wetland conservation in areas of Canada that do not provide a high number of waterfowl to Illinois, but do provide waterfowl to the Mississippi Flyway. The applicant’s primary focus is on waterfowl conservation.
- 15 = The applicant has a demonstrable history of grassland and wetland conservation in areas of Canada that provide a high number of waterfowl to Illinois. The applicant’s primary focus is not on waterfowl conservation.
- 0 = The applicant does not have a history of grassland and wetland conservation in Canada, nor has a primary focus on waterfowl conservation. Project Not Recommended for Funding.
Part 2. Waterfowl habitat projects outside of Illinois.
3. Overall Value
- 25 = Applicant has a demonstrable history (>5 years) of being able to use Illinois Duck Stamp funds, or similar, to leverage additional funds and increase the overall value of projects and the impact of Illinois’ funds. Description of how funds will be leveraged and approximate total included in application.
- 20 = Applicant has a demonstrable history (1 to 5 years) of being able to use Illinois Duck Stamp funds, or similar, to leverage additional funds and increase the overall value of the project and the impact of Illinois’ funds. Description of how funds will be leveraged and approximate total is included in application.
- 15 = Applicant has a demonstrable history (1 to 5 years) of being able to use Illinois Duck Stamp funds, or similar, to leverage additional funds and increase the overall value of the project and the impact of Illinois’ funds. Description of how funds will be leveraged and approximate total is not included in application.
- 0 = Applicant is not able to demonstrate being able to use Illinois Duck Stamp funds, or similar, to leverage additional funds. Project Not Recommended for Funding.
4. Funds Leveraged
- 25 = Illinois Duck Stamp funds will be leveraged at a ratio of 4:1 or greater
- 15 = Illinois Duck Stamp funds will be leveraged at a ratio of 2:1 but less than 4:1
- 10 = Illinois Duck Stamp funds will be leveraged at a ratio of 1:1 but less than 2:1
- 5 = Illinois Duck Stamp funds will not be leveraged
Review and Selection Process
Project Evaluation and Procedures
- All applications received on time and containing the minimum required information will be reviewed by Department staff. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant for completion and resubmittal. Submitting an incomplete application does not extend the application beyond the application deadline. All complete, eligible and timely applications will be forwarded to the State Duck Stamp Committee for funding recommendations.
- The State Duck Stamp Committee shall evaluate and prioritize each completed application according to the disclosed criteria. The Committee shall provide to the Director all eligible applications and a prioritized list of recommended projects deemed to be consistent with the purposes of the State Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund.
- The Director shall make the determination of what grants shall be awarded after considering the recommendations of the State Duck Stamp Committee. Applicants shall be notified of the Director's decision.
Anticipated Announcement Dates
TBD