Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a grantee to provide a preliminary updated statewide wetland mapping using a deep learning predictive model in a geographic information system (GIS). The project aims to determine the needs of the state and provide benefits to the people of Illinois. The grant is a non-competitive capital grant with a funding amount of $260,000. The submission timeline is rolling, and multiple applications are allowed. • The grant is funded by the state • The project requires a matching requirement • The grantee will be responsible for providing the updated wetland mapping • The project is a pilot program to determine needs • The beneficiary eligibility is the people of the state of Illinois