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Illinois Department of Natural Resources. IDNR Community Grant Opportunities Nancy Williamson, Ecosystem Administrator Conservation 2000. Conservation 2000 Ecosystems Program. IDNR Recreation Grants-in Aid. http:// www.dnr.state.il.us. Conservation 2000.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources IDNR Community Grant Opportunities Nancy Williamson, Ecosystem Administrator Conservation 2000
Conservation 2000 Ecosystems Program IDNR Recreation Grants-in Aid
Conservation 2000 The purpose of the Ecosystems Program is to integrate the interests and participation of local communities and private, public and corporate landownersto enhance and protect watersheds through ecosystem-based management.
Conservation 2000 Conservation Easement/Acquisition Habitat Restoration Planning Research Outreach/Education Resource Economics
Conservation 2000 Guidance to Developing Project Grantshttp://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/download/
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/ Conservation 2000 Partners for Conservation PRIORITIES: High Quality Natural Areas: Acquire/protect Minimum Functional Habitat Areas: Acquire/restore Buffer Sensitive Areas: Create/protect/restore Connect Habitat Areas Ecosystem-Based Best Management Practices Restore/Naturalize Hydrologic Functions Complementary Educational Strategies Research & Monitoring Integration Local, State, Federal Program Integration
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/ Conservation 2000 Online Application due last day of February 5pm No set Match requirement – show commitment in line with ability Typical Acquisition $150K - $400K Typical restoration $35K - $125K Recommend applicants go thru Associated Ecosystem Partnership Process
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/ Competitive C2000 projects are: Targeted to native restoration Linked to other areas of biological significance Shows partnering and cooperation with other local agencies/entities Participates with the local Ecosystem partnership Has a well thought-out plan and the ability to sustain long term.
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/grants/ grants_links.htm
IDNR Recreation Grants-in Aid • Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development (OSLAD) • Federal LWCF Grants • Bicycle Path Grants • Boat Access Area Development • Public Museum Grants • Recreational Trails Program • Local Government Snowmobile Grants • Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund
Open Space Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) Grant • Up to 50% reimbursement - acquisition and development of lands for public parks & open space • Eligible applicants: units of local government, Park District, FPD, Conservation Districts, Municipalities, Townships & County Governments • Maximum acquisition grant = $750,000 • Maximum development grant = $400,000 • Last several years, $20 million available for OSLAD grant funding
Open Space Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) Grant • Annual application cycle: May 1- July 1 (July 3, 12:00pm first business day of 2006) • Agencies are limited to a maximum of 1 acquisition & 1 development grant application annually • Grants announcement date ranges from November to April
Current OSLAD Priority Projects include: Protection or enhancement of: • significant natural areas • threatened and endangered species habitat • significant wildlife areas • natural wetland areas Promoting conservation education opportunities
Current OSLAD Priority Projects Include: • Promoting recreational use of surface waters • Protection or recreational use of linear greenways • Interagency cooperation in providing and/or effectively utilizing local recreation resources • Enhancing recreational opportunities for minority and less affluent populations or adaptive reuse of inner urban properties for open space and park purposes
Current OSLAD Priority Projects include: • Priorities for OSLAD acquisition: to local agencies with less acreage than the statewide median • Priorities for OSLAD development: to local agencies where a deficiency of proposed recreation facilities exists.
Eligible OSLAD Projects may include: • Acquisition of land for new park sites or park expansion, water frontage, nature study, and natural areas • Picnic and playground facilities • Outdoor interpretive facilities • Sports courts and playfields • Swimming pools, beaches and bathhouses
Eligible OSLAD Projects may include: • Campgrounds and fishing piers • Winter sports facilities • Park roads and paths, parking, utilities and restrooms
OSLAD Application Evaluation Criteria: • A project consistent with a master parks & recreation plan or strategic or capital plan • Documentation of public involvement in the project’s planning • Diverse facilities of “high need” • An accurate & detailed site development plan • Low site infrastructure costs • Proposed facilities that are accessible to the disabled
LWCF Grant (LAWCON) Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program • Grant Application deadline of July 1 (same as OSLAD with the same application) • This program is federally-funded (OSLAD is state-funded) • Up to 50% Grant funding for Acquisition of Lands for Public Parks & Open Space • Maximum grant award is $ 750,000.00 • Funding level uncertain year to year
Bike Path Grant Program • Up to 50% reimbursement for the acquisition and development of bicycle paths • Eligible grant applicants are: units of local government, (Park Districts, Conservation Districts, Forest Preserve Districts, Municipalities, Township and County Governments, etc.) • Maximum acquisition grant = No maximum • Maximum development grant = $200,000 • For the last couple of years, $2.5 million dollars has been available annually for grants
Bike Path Grant Program Details • Annual application cycle: January 1 – March 1 Deadline March 1, 12:00 noon • Beginning this year, no limit on the number of applications that an agency may submit each year • Paths developed through the program MUST be a minimum of 8 feet wide and CANNOT be circular paths within a park • Grants awards are generally announced in the fall
Bike Path Application Evaluation CriteriaProject Priorities • Population Served (the greater the #, the better) • Trail Significance (Statewide – Regional – Local) • First Trail in the Service Area • Major Expansion to an Existing Trail • Important Link to Existing Trails • Trail Length (the longer, the better) • Local Planning Involved • Environmental Factors/Trail Attributes • Multiple Trail Users Allowed (equestrians, snowmbls, etc.) • Include support facilities (restrooms, parking, shade)
Eligible Development Projects May Include: • Bike Path Construction or Renovation, Clearing, Grading, Drainage, and Surfacing • Bridging • Fencing • Regulatory/Informational Signs • Restroom Buildings, Drinking Fountains, Parking Areas
Boat Access Grant Program Details • 100% reimbursement for development of boat/canoe launches & associated facilities (entrance road, parking, restroom facilities, etc.) • 90% reimbursement for acquisition of land to be developed for a boat/canoe launch • Eligible grant applicants are: units of local government
Boat Access Grant Program Details • Maximum boat (motorized) • grant = 200,000 • Maximum canoe (non-motorized) grant = 50,000 • For the last several years, the Boat Access grant program has had $725,000 available for grants
Current Boat Access Priority Projects include: • Development of new launches • Projects that create or improve a water trail • Projects located in counties with high numbers of registered watercraft • Sites that have high projected facility use • Projects that have documented public planning and citizen input • Suitable location • Project sponsor financial cooperation • Project sponsor’s ability to maintain the site • No facility user fees
List of Publications • Guidance to Developing (C2000) Project Grants • Outdoor Recreation Facilities Guide • Playground Planning Guide • Community Park and Recreation Planning Guide • Boating and Canoe Access Development Guide
Grant application information/forms • Go to www.dnr.state.il.us • Click on “Grant Info” left hand side • Click on “Recreational Grants-in-Aid Programs” or C2000 grants program
http://www.dnr.state.il.us Conservation 2000 Ecosystem Program Nancy Williamson 847.608.3100 x2051 nancy.williamson@illinois.gov Grants for Public Outdoor Recreation & Facilities The Office of Architecture, Engineering & Grants, Division of Grant Administration Greg Akers - 217-782-7481 dnr.grants@illinois.gov