Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant Program

Schoolyard Habitat Grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Education

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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. Visit http://dnr.state.il.us/education/CLASSRM/grants.htm for details.

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