Line Item - Capital Grants FY26- IDNR

The Department of Natural Resources is offering capital grants to support the management, conservation, and protection of Illinois' natural, recreational, and cultural resources. The grants are available to local governments, units of government, educational facilities, and not-for-profit organizations. The grants will be used to fund specific miscellaneous purposes, including capital improvements. The grant program is non-competitive, and indirect costs are not allowed. • The grant amount is $1,000,000.00. • The funding source is the State of Illinois. • The grant is subject to the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). • The grantee must ensure compliance with the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative. • The grantee must file quarterly status reports on the grant project.