Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant
🏛 Illinois Department of Natural Resources
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Jun 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that can develop a statewide wetland mapping project using deep learning and GIS technology for Illinois. Eligible applicants likely include state agencies, universities, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations with technical capacity in geospatial analysis and environmental data modeling. The project must deliver a preliminary updated wetland inventory using predictive models integrated into a geographic information system. Work will be conducted in Illinois and results delivered to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Provide the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with a preliminary updated statewide wetland mapping using a deep learning predictive model in a geographic information system (GIS) Administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 422-10-3650).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative with technical methodology
- Budget and budget justification
- Organization qualifications/capacity statement
- Letters of support or commitment letters
- Timeline and deliverables schedule
Program contact
- 👤 Patrick Davis
- 📧 patrick.davis2@illinois.gov
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Organizations with GIS and deep learning expertise can apply. Likely eligible recipients include universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with environmental data capabilities.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is rolling, meaning applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Check with IDNR for specific submission dates.
What activities are supported?
Funding supports development of statewide wetland mapping using deep learning predictive models and GIS technology.
How much can we request?
Total available funding is $260,000. Budget requirements depend on project scope.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, cost sharing is required. Confirm the percentage match with IDNR.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your team's technical capacity in GIS, deep learning, and geospatial data modeling. Your technical credibility matters most here.
- Provide a clear project timeline showing how you'll deliver the preliminary wetland mapping within the grant period.
- Include letters of support from IDNR or other state agencies confirming they will use the final products.
- Detail your data sources and validation methods. Wetland mapping accuracy is critical for regulatory and conservation applications.
- Budget realistic costs for software licenses, computing infrastructure, and specialized staff time for AI/ML model development.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating technical complexity and software/computing costs for deep learning model development. Proposing insufficient staff expertise in both GIS and machine learning—you need both. Failing to clarify how IDNR will access, maintain, and use the final wetland inventory products.
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