Funding & Grant Resources
Finding funding for watershed projects
FREP has long been a resource for information and assistance for funding projects in the Fox River Watershed. FREP got its start through IDNR's former C2000 Program, and worked for many years with members to obtain EPA319 Grants. While many funding sources have dried up over the past several years, FREP will continue to gather information about funding opporunties and post them on this page, as well as share in the monthly Downstream.
Wed., January 10, 2024
Program: How to Find Funds for your Watershed Projects
Presenters:
Jeff Edstrom, Team Leader, Environmental Protection Specialist, Nonpoint Source Unit,
Watershed Management Section, Bureau of Water, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
PDF of Edstrom Presentation
Nancy Williamson, Friends of Hackmatack, Former IDNR Grants Administrator
PDF of Williamson Presentation
IDNR Grant Opportunities List 2023
Funding Resources:
IEPA Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program LINK
ForeFront (formerly The Donors Forum)
Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing both grantmakers and nonprofits, as well as their advisors and allies. It is a place to network with other nonprofits and grantmakers, and utilize their resources and database of funding sources. Annual fee for membership to access their Knowledge Center. LINK
Applications will be accepted between June 1, 2020 and close of business on August 1, 2020 (5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time). Applications must be submitted electronically.
IEPA/ILMA Scholarship Program LINK
For Students attending an Illinois college or university or, Any Illinois resident attending college or university in Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin. Deadline: December 31.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources IDNR Grants Page
ForeFront (formerly The Donors Forum)
Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing both grantmakers and nonprofits, as well as their advisors and allies. It is a place to network with other nonprofits and grantmakers, and utilize their resources and database of funding sources. Annual fee for membership to access their Knowledge Center. LINK