Deadline: 24-Aug-21
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation is inviting applications for Land Acquisition Grant Program.
The Foundation prefers to make awards to projects that purchase land outright and is proud to support the protection of wildlife habitat at natural areas throughout the state.
Funding Information
- Eligible applicants may apply for up to 80% of the direct cost of the land and up to $10,000 for restoration activities to be completed within the first year after purchase.
- Applicants may be awarded a grant at a lower amount than requested.
Projects
- Purchase natural habitat (as opposed to parks or other open space).
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Meet the minimum transactional requirements for payment:
- willing seller
- agreed upon price that is equal to or lower than the appraised value. If you are contemplating a purchase that would not meet this condition, call the Foundation to discuss before applying.
- acceptable appraisal – the appraisal’s Date of Valuation must be within 12 months of the closing date. It must be conducted by an Illinois-certified appraiser and commissioned by the applicant organization, not the seller.
Criteria
- Protect natural habitat;
- Identified as a priority for protection by a local, regional, or statewide conservation planning process;
- Connected to previously protected natural areas;
- Open to the public.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations;
- Local government agencies serving Illinois residents.
ALL applicants (nonprofits and local government agencies) are required to provide a Federal Employer Tax ID/Employer Tax ID Number (FEIN/EIN).
For more information, visit Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org/natural-areas-program/land-acquisition