FREP can be a key resource for information about grant opportunities for projects within the Fox River Watershed.

Grant Opportunities
C2000 Grant Program Click on this link to our page with information about these annual grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources C2000 Program
Conservation Project Grants List provided by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)      NRCS Grants List  11-Pages in pdf
EPA 319 Grants  Nonpoint Source grants FREP is involved in sending a package of grant proposals to this program every two years.
Click Here for the FREP information    
IEPA Nonpoint Source Unit Website
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation - this foundation provides a variety of grants. Check out their website:  http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org/

The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation invests in clean energy development and land preservation efforts, working with communities and citizens to improve environmental quality in Illinois. The Foundation supports programs and projects that will improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy resources and preserve and enhance natural areas and wildlife habitats throughout the state.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Website Grant Page
Several grant programs listed
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Wildlife Funds
Website Link
 
NEW LISTINGS
Posted here 1-22-07  Application Deadline 8-1-07
Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program
Illinois Habitat Fund
    Application Packet

Eligible projects are limited to those seeking to preserve, protect, acquire or manage habitat (all wetlands, woodlands, grasslands, and agricultural lands, natural or altered) in Illinois that have the potential to support populations of wildlife in any or all phases of their life cycles. Examples of past funded projects include native grass and forb seed, herbicide, and habitat management equipment such as controlled burn tools, seeders, sprayers,native grass drills and land purchases.
 
Other Grants/Funding Links

Acorn Foundation
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
Common Counsel Foundation
Conservation & Preservation Charities of America
Dunn Foundation

Environmental Support Center
Grand Victoria Foundation
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation
River Network Funding Sources Page
Town Creek Foundation