Pheasant Fund Grant Program

Provides grants to protect, acquire, enhance and/or manage wildlife habitat through the State Pheasant Fund, funded by Illinois sportsmen. Program Details Illinois Department of Natural Resources is a funding organization that offers the Pheasant Fund Grant Program grant program to support eligible programs and projects. 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 eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. 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 Applications are due by August 1, 2026. 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 eligible programs and projects. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 115310. 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. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to wildlife

Award details

Applications close on August 1, 2026.

Categories

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