Opportunity Information
CSFA Number
422-20-1093
CSFA Popular Name
Duck Stamp
Title
Special Wildlife Funds - Duck Stamp - Canada (FY26)
Description
Development of waterfowl propagation areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway and projects to implement the North American Waterfowl Management Plan for the development of waterfowl areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway.
Awarding Agency Name
Department Of Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name
Susan Duke
Agency Contact Phone
217-785-4416
Agency Contact Email
susan.duke@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
Resource Conservation - WSFR
Opportunity Manager
Susan Duke
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
FY2026 DUCK STAMP
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
For the purpose of attracting waterfowl and improving public migratory waterfowl areas in the Mississippi Flyway - eligible grantees are doing duck habitat work in land areas outside of Illinois.
Of this total dollar amount, $147,500 is available for duck habitat work in Manitoba Canada, $352,500 is available for duck habitat work in Saskatchewan Canada.
Funding Restrictions
Eligible grantees are doing duck habitat work in land areas outside of Illinois.
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$500,000.00
Award Floor
$0.00
Award Announcement Date
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
Yes
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Indirect Cost Description
10% to 15% de minimus or the entity's NICR rate, the lower the overhead rate, the more competitive the application is.
Matching Requirement
Yes
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Email Address
Attachments
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
No
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations
Applicant Eligibility Information
Eligible projects are to take place within the provinces of Canada in the waterfowl breeding grounds for the Mississippi Flyway.
Beneficiary Eligibility Information
Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Must be organized pursuant to the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 , 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 wild waterfowl. Eligible projects are to take place within the provinces of Canada in the waterfowl breeding grounds for the Mississippi Flyway.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
IDNR's Special Funds Duck Stamp Website
Award Administration Information
Reporting
Periodic performance and periodic financial reporting is required quarterly via an online grant portal. no emailed documents are accepted.
State Awarding Agency Contacts
Susan Duke
Grant Administrator
Dept. of Natural Resources
217-785-4416
susan.duke@illinois.gov
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