Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant

Provides funding to K-12 teachers for biodiversity-related field trips with their students through the Illinois Conservation Foundation.

Program Details

Illinois Department of Natural Resources is a funding organization that offers the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant grant program to support education programs and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Illinois Department of Natural Resources through Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Organizations seeking funding for education programs and sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Illinois Department of Natural Resources or on Illinois Department of Natural Resources before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

The application deadline is February 1, 2027 (198 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports education programs and sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611110, 115310, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to k-12
• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Applications close on February 1, 2027 (198 days remaining).

Categories

Education · Sustainability