Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Forest Health)
🏛 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 and entities working to collect data on forest health conditions in Illinois. Applicants must be able to support forest disease monitoring and analysis. The grant funds data collection activities that inform the Illinois State Forest Action Plan.
Activities include surveying tree diseases, monitoring forest conditions, and reporting findings. Federal funding supports data-driven forest management decisions. Cost-sharing is required from all applicants.
Geographic focus is limited to Illinois forests and woodlands.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Collection of data that is utilized to analyze and report on the condition and disease problems that affect Illinois trees and forests. Federal Assistance Listing: 10.664. Administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 422-20-0099).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application form (per GATA Catalog 422-20-0099)
- Project narrative with forest health objectives
- Budget and cost-sharing documentation
- Organizational capacity statement
- Data collection methodology
- Monitoring plan and timeline
Program contact
- 👤 Adrian Walker Adrian.Walker@illinois.gov
- 📧 Adrian.Walker@illinois.gov
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 10.664 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$63,653,283
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$32,070,000
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$25,566,000
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$20,000,000
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$18,275,000
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$13,660,000
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$13,315,831
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$11,827,825
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$10,036,804
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$9,697,169
Top States by Funding
- NC 4 awards $74.0M
- CA 6 awards $72.1M
- NM 11 awards $70.6M
- TX 8 awards $48.5M
- GA 9 awards $43.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Organizations conducting forest health monitoring in Illinois are eligible. Check with Illinois Department of Natural Resources for specific applicant requirements.
Is there a deadline?
This appears to be a rolling program with no set deadline. Contact the agency for current application windows.
What activities are funded?
Data collection on tree diseases, forest condition surveys, and health monitoring. Funding supports analysis and reporting on forest health problems.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $1,000 to $200,000 depending on project scope and need.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, applicants must provide cost-sharing or matching funds. Confirm the required percentage with the administering agency.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact Illinois DNRS early to understand current priorities and cost-sharing expectations for your project type.
- Focus your proposal on data quality and how findings will inform forest management decisions statewide.
- Document all in-kind and cash contributions clearly; cost-sharing is mandatory and reviewers verify it.
- Align your forest monitoring activities with Illinois' State Forest Action Plan goals and themes.
- Request a pre-application meeting with program staff to clarify eligible expenses and technical requirements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating cost-sharing requirements or failing to document matches in the budget. Proposing data collection without clear connection to State Forest Action Plan priorities. Submitting vague methodologies that don't demonstrate scientific rigor or reliable monitoring protocols.
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