GRANTS FOR STATES: I THROUGH L

Here are some good 'start points' to assist you in finding grants for conservation and environmental projects within your geographic area. Check with your state's Natural Resources agencies, Department of the Environment or whatever it may be called in your state. Ask if a grants database is being built for your specific region.

Be aware that each state gets federal funding for conservation programs on an annual basis. By discussing your project with those who set the funding priorities, you may be able to line out future funding. Don't forget to check out foundation grants, too!

Also, state agencies seem to reinvent themselves fairly often and change URLs. If a link is broken, try just entering the primary url. If that fails, try a good search engine using the old grant terminology.

TIP: Don't put all your hopes on just one funding source. Find several possibilities. If possible, discuss the project with a grantor to determine if it would fit their goals. Find the best funding 'fit'.

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Sampling of Funding Sources:

Idaho

Private Landowner Network

Federal, state and local funding, incentive, and financial/technical assistance programs to help you conserve your land and estate.
 

State Wildlife Grants Program

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Nongame Wildlife Program will provide State Wildlife Grant (SWG) funds to public and private individuals, groups, or organizations to support cooperative cost-share projects for the conservation of native fish and wildlife species designated as 'Species of Greatest Conservation Need'. Also see: Fish and Wildlife.
 

State Wildlife Nongame Grants

More than 80% of Idaho's wild creatures are classified as "nongame wildlife" — 523 species including songbirds, waterbirds, raptors, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and threatened and endangered wildlife. Nongame wildlife are animals which are not normally hunted, fished, or trapped.
 

State Wildlife Landowners Programs

There are several programs available in Idaho that provide financial and technical assistance to landowners to maintain, develop, or improve fish and wildlife habitat on their lands. State programs include the Habitat Improvement Program (HIP), Landowner Incentive Program (LIP), and State Wildlife Grants (SWG). Federal and nongovernmental programs are also available.
 

Idaho Grants Program

PDF file containing and overview of conservation grants sources for Idaho. * You may have to use spaces in the URL /web grants Idaho.pdf
 

Conservation Alliance

The Conservation Alliance seeks to protect threatened wild places throughout North America for their habitat and recreational values.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Idaho Power is seeking proposals for restoring watershed ecosystems throughout the Pacific Northwest.
 

Kongsgaard Goldman Foundation

Environmental Protection and Conservation: Public policy, litigation, citizen involvement, public education, restoration, sustainable land use and environmental justice. Grants are awarded for both general operating expenses and special projects.
 

Brainerd Foundation

The Brainerd Foundation's mission is to protect the environmental quality of the Pacific Northwest and to build broad citizen support for environmental protection. We accomplish this by making grants, providing value-added guidance and leveraging additional funds or encouraging collaborations within the philanthropic community. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory comprise our geographic funding region.
 

Bullitt Foundation

The mission of The Bullitt Foundation is to protect, restore, and maintain the natural physical environment of the Pacific Northwest for present and future generations. The Foundation invites proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, western Montana (including the Rocky Mountain range), and coastal Alaska from Cook Inlet to the Canadian border. Proposals are reviewed two times a year and must be received by May 1 and November 1. They do not use a Letter of Inquiry pre-screening process.
 

Illinois

Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources has numerous programs available to assist with recreational, educational and environmental improvements and projects.
 

Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation

The Foundation invests in clean energy development and land preservation efforts, working with communities and citizens to improve environmental quality in Illinois. The Foundation targets programs and projects that will improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy resources and preserve and enhance natural areas and wildlife habitats throughout the state.
 

Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund

The mission of the Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund (GLAHNF) is to foster and support a vital, effective grassroots sector working locally to protect aquatic habitats throughout the Great Lakes Basin through 5 programs.
 

Great Lakes Commission

The Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control is all about making a difference — in water quality, land use, and agricultural productivity.
 

Illinois Conservation Foundation

The role of the Illinois Conservation Foundation and its partners is to preserve and enhance Illinois precious natural resources by supporting and fostering ecological, educational, and recreational programs.
 

Conservation Foundation

The mission of the Foundation is to preserve open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of our environment. Kane, Kendall and Will Counties, and Northeastern Illinois are the areas of primary focus.
 

Lumpkin Family Foundation

Downstate Illinois Conservation Program: To be eligible under this program, an organization must either be located in Downstate Illinois or its programs must have a positive impact on the environment of Downstate Illinois.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Indiana

Great Lakes Commission

The Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control is all about making a difference—in water quality, land use, and agricultural productivity. The Basin Program is coordinated by the Great Lakes Commission in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture (National Resources Conservation Service), US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
 

Department of Natural Resources

Great list of grants and landowner assistance programs through Indiana DNR.
 

Division of Forestry

Community forestry, costshare programs and fire fighting assistance.
 

Indiana Wildlife Federation

Wildlife habitat Programs.
 

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust seeks to help people in need, especially women, children and families; to protect animals and nature; and to enrich community life in the metropolitan areas of Indianapolis (Indiana) and Phoenix (AZ).
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Iowa

Conservation and Recreation Grants

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources in the Conservation and Recreation Division administers several grant programs which provide funds for habitat and recreation development or land acquisition.
 

IOWA PRAIRIE NETWORK SMALL GRANT PROGRAM

The IPN Small Grant Program is focused on providing help for Iowa's native prairie remnants. Grants of up to $250 are available.
 

IOWA Living Roadways

Involving counties and outdoor education, help beautify Iowa's roadways.
 

IOWA Environmental Education

Environmental Education Grants are available through several different organizations.
 

Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Ecology initiative: This initiative supports a wide range of research and demonstration anchored in the development of ecologically friendly production systems, systems that are more resilient and less costly to farmers, communities and the environment. This includes identifying how farming practices can use free ecosystem services, enhance biodiversity, and use natural processes as models to increase agricultural productivity.
 

Farm Bureau

Technical assistance and various environmental programs focusing on farm/Agriculture issues.
 

Iowa Wildlife Federation

Iowa Wildlife Federation is committed to protecting wildlife habitat, promoting common sense solutions to natural resource issues, enhancing hunting, fishing and other recreational opportunities, and educating and inspiring future generations of Iowan’s the importance of our natural resources. Potential partner for wildlife projects.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Kansas

KDWP Wildlife Grants

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks overview of the Widlife Grants program and lists various additional programs under the 'Other Services' sidebar.
 

WRAPS Watershed Grant

Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) is a planning and management framework that engages stakeholders in a process to identify, establish, create and implement a a cost effective action plan for watershed restoration and protection.
 

KDHE Watershed Grants

Kansas Department of Health and Environment manages a variety of programs related to waterhseds, nonpoint source, agriculture, water supplies and more. While not all of these programs have grants available, there is a wealth of information that may be useful in proposal preparation.
 

K State Research and Extension

A concise listing of Conservation Programs and landowner Incentive Programs for Kansas.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Kentucky

Kentucky Watersheds

A concise listing of Conservation Programs and landowner Incentive Programs for Kentucky.
 

Kentucky River Watershed Watch

Kentucky River Authority Watershed Grant Program: provides financial assistance to local groups interested in engaging in watershed education, management or water quality sampling activities.
 

Cumberland River Compact

The mission of the Cumberland River Compact is to enhance the water quality of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education and by promoting cooperation among citizens, businesses, and agencies in Kentucky and Tennessee.
 

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources

'Special Programs' include Wildlife habitat restoration, native plants, stream and wetland restoration and more. Wildlife grants are available, too.
 

Mountain Association for Community and Economic Development

sustainable forestry tools for landowners, which include links to grants.
 

Kentucky Division of Forestry

The Division of Forestry offers a variety of programs ranging from forest management and landowner assistance to logger training, urban forestry, forest health, fire prevention and forestry education.
 

Kentucky Division of Water

The Division of Water offers a variety of programs ranging from drinking water, groundwater, surface water, streams, rivers, and watersheds.
 

Appalachian Community Fund

The Fund supports a broad range of community issues including supporting locally produced products, and environmental concerns.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Louisiana

LaCoast

Current list of active projects shows who is providing the funding. This may help you identify a funding source.
 

Office of Coastal Restoration and Management

Projects are aimed at creating, protecting and restoring the state's wetlands..
 

Dept of Wildlife &Fisheries

The program provides a new source of funds to aid in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife species not typically managed by state fish and wildlife agencies.
 

Forest Management Program

Dept. of Wildlife &Fisheries provides technical assistance through the Forest Stewardship Program.
 

SEA GRANT EXTENSION

Through educational programs and practical assistance, the Sea Grant Extension Project serves Louisiana’s coastal population – about 70 percent of the state’s residents.
 

Sea Grant National

Currently open Request for Proposals.
 

NRCS - Louisiana

Natural resources, agricultural and conservation programs plus techical assistance available to Louisiana landowners.
 

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