As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 34 Wildlife Conservation Grants in Illinois — 6 open right now, across 4 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $10M. The next application deadline is June 12, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Eligible Recipients are Conservation Land Trusts performing stewardship activities on eligible land. Eligible Lands • Land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission as a dedicated…
🏛 Illinois Department of Natural Resources⏰ Jun 12, 2026💰
$20,000 – $100,000
Maintenance of wildlife rehabilitation facilities that take care of threatened or endangered species. Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund Administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources via…
🏛 Illinois Department of Natural Resources⏰ Jun 16, 2026💰
$4,000 – $25,000
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in invasive Grass Carp spawning and early life history in Great Lakes tributaries.Grass…
The goal of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is to target the most significant environmental problems in the Great Lakes ecosystem by funding and implementing projects…
🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service📋 CFDA 15.637⏰ Jul 6, 2026💰
$25,000 – $300,000
Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of interjurisdictional projects that…
🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service📋 CFDA 15.662⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$20,000 – $923,809
Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support development and/or implementation of Great…
🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service📋 CFDA 15.662⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$20,000 – $100,000
How many wildlife conservation grants in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 34 wildlife conservation grants in illinois, of which 6 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 12, 2026 — about 11 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for wildlife conservation grants in illinois?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but wildlife conservation grants in illinois in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public K-12 School, Public Authority and State Government. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $10M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse wildlife conservation grants in illinois, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
