Grants & Funding

We will feature information about grants and funding opportunities on this page

EPA 319 Grant Program Information about FREP's participation can be found: HERE
We will be submitting a package of grants for FY13

Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant Program: Deadline December 15, 2011

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has announced the 2011 Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant (IGIG) Program. This program will provide $5 million in funding for the implementation of stormwater management practices or techniques that help preserve, restore, or recreate natural hydrology. These green infrastructure practices include things like bioretention areas, bioswales, green roofs, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting systems.

The IEPA is accepting IGIG Program grant proposals through December 15th, 2011 for projects in the following categories:

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Rehabilitation Total grant funding available under this category is $3,000,000. Minimum local match requirement is 15 percent.

Stormwater Retention and Infiltration Total grant funding available under this category is $1,800,000. Minimum local match requirement is 25 percent. Small Projects Total grant funding available under this category is $200,000. Minimum local match requirement is 25 percent.

Small Projects Total grant funding available under this category is $200,000. Minimum local match requirement is 25 percent

To see a list of projects that were awarded IGI Grant funding from last year's program, CLICK HERE.

The Metropolitan Planning Council will host two public workshops for prospective IGIG applicants and other interested parties to learn more about this program. IEPA staff will be on hand to explain the details of the grant program, and project managers of some of last year’s successful applications will describe their proposals.

The workshops are scheduled to be held on 10/17/11 in Chicago and 10/18/11 in Elgin.

Visit the MPC's website for more information http://www.metroplanning.org/news-events/event/139.

With only $5 million available state-wide, the IGIG Program will be extremely competitive. Do you have upcoming projects or project ideas for which you'd like to pursue funding? If so...we can help! Baxter & Woodman has the experience to recommend which project(s) have the best chance of receiving a grant.

For more information about the IGIG Program, visit: www.epa.state.il.us/water/financial-assistance/igig.html

The IEPA is accepting IGIG Program grant proposals through December 15th, 2011 for the 2011 Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant (IGIG) Program
For the implementation of stormwater management practices or techniques that help preserve, restore, or recreate natural hydrology. These green infrastructure practices include things like bioretention areas, bioswales, green roofs, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting systems. Details

Grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Education
The IDNR Division of Education is working in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and the Illinois Conservation Foundation to expand the Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program. The maximum available funds per Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant application increased to $1,000! The Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program provides funds to establish or enhance wildlife habitat on the school grounds or other public place and is available to teachers, youth group leaders and nature center personnel. Butterfly gardens, rain gardens, prairie plots and wetlands are just some of the projects that qualify.
Click HERE for details Deadlines in November & January

Illinois Conservation Foundation Offers Conservation Achievement Scholarships for High School Seniors
Application deadline: November 30, 2011
The Illinois Conservation Foundation will honor high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding efforts to preserve, protect, enhance and/or promote Illinois' natural resources with the awarding of three Conservation Achievement Scholarships. One $5,000 scholarship, one $3,000 scholarship and one $2,000 scholarship are available. The applicant must be an Illinois resident and a senior in an Illinois high school during the 2011-2012 school year. Voluntary, effective contributions to Illinois' natural resources throughout the applicant's high school enrollment must be documented. The application form can be accessed HERE. Questions may be addressed to Donna Ferguson at donna.ferguson@illinois.gov or 217-785-2003.

Science Lab Makeover Application due: October 21, 2011
IsYour School Lab in Need of a Makeover? Middle and high school science teachers are invited to apply for a chance to win a $20,000 science lab makeover support package. The Shell Science Lab Challenge, a program of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), invites teachers (grades 6-12) who have found innovative ways to deliver quality science lab instruction utilizing limited laboratory resources and equipment, to share their approaches. Teachers submitting top entries will receive professional development opportunities and additional laboratory tools and resources for their schools. Viable strategies submitted to the Challenge will be published in an online NSTA repository of science lab activities that can be delivered utilizing limited resources. Applications are available HERE.