Special Wildlife Funds - WPF Rehab Facilities (FY27)

Maintenance of wildlife rehabilitation facilities that take care of threatened or endangered species.

Eligible recipients are limited to those persons who possess a current wildlife rehabilitation license/permit issued by the Department and who have provided care for threatened or endangered wildlife species during the previous three years. Eligible projects are limited to those projects necessary for maintenance of facilities used to rehabilitate threatened or endangered species. Eligible uses of grant funds are limited to structural repair and maintenance of existing buildings, pens, cages and appurtenant facilities used to take care of threatened or endangered wildlife species in the 3-year period preceding the date of their application for grant funds. Grants shall be limited to a maximum of $2,000 to qualified, eligible applicants per year.

Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund

My desk phone is (217)785-4416

Entity must be a licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility.

Eligible projects are limited to those projects necessary for maintenance of facilities used to rehabilitate threatened or endangered species. Eligible uses of grant funds are limited to structural repair and maintenance of existing buildings, pens, cages and appurtenant facilities used to take care of threatened or endangered wildlife species.

After the DNR Director has made their decision the successful applicant will be notified by email and/or letter of any final requirements before the grant can be awarded to them. Once all the final requirements have been completed, an original of the Grant Agreement between DNR and the applicant will be electronically sent for the applicant to sign both and return. Then the DNR Director will also sign. One original will remain with DNR. The applicant will receive a signed and executed document grant agreement electronically. Only after the Grant Agreement has been signed by the Director can expenses be incurred for grant reimbursement. Any expenses incurred outside of the grant period (before or after) are at the applicant’s risk and are not eligible either as match or for reimbursement related to the grant.

In compliance with GATA, applicants have the right to appeal the evaluation process but not the evaluation score. More information is available at: http://ilga.gov/commission/JCAR/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html

Annual or Final Report: The grantee shall submit a written Final Report to the department no later than 30 days following the completion of the Project or the ending date of the grant agreement, whichever is earlier, in accordance with the applicable administrative rules. The Final Report shall include: • Grant Agreement Number • Grantee name, address and telephone number • Time frame of the report • Name and telephone number or e-mail address of grantee representative completing the report • Project objective as described in the application and grant agreement • Completed Project description, • Summary of the Project accomplishments (if applicable) as follows: Description of those projects necessary for maintenance of facilities used to rehabilitate threatened or endangered species. Eligible uses of grant funds are limited to structural repair and maintenance of existing buildings, pens, cages and appurtenant facilities used to take care of threatened or endangered wildlife species. Total project expenditures itemized to include the following: name and address of vendor, item description identifying details (if applicable), quantity purchased, date item purchased; Project expenditures paid by funds other than Illinois Wildlife Preservation Grant Funds; Documentation to support the summarized report including a complete list of contractor names and full address, and all related invoices and documentation of the work performed. Failure to provide reports in a timely fashion shall render the grantee ineligible to receive payments under the current award and make them ineligible for future awards. Deadlines for reports may be extended for just cause when such requests are submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the deadline.

Susan J. Duke One Natural Resources Way Springfield, Illinois, 62702-1271 (217)785-4416 susan.duke@illinois.gov

The State of Illinois is not obligated to make any award of the Illinois Wildlife Preservation Funds as a result of this Notice of Funding Opportunity. Only the Director of Natural Resources makes the determination of what grants shall be awarded after considering the recommendations of the staff. Grant applicants are not authorized to proceed on their projects until the Director has signed the Grant Agreement.