$1 million in NASA grants awarded

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2025 recipients announced

IDNR announces nearly $1 million for Natural Areas Stewardship grants

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced near $1 million in grants to support 14 stewardship programs managed by land trusts on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC).

The grants are part of the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program which aims to increase the delivery of much-needed land and water stewardship activities to natural areas permanently protected within the INPC system. Given the growing stewardship needs of natural areas throughout Illinois, this grant program funds projects that help land trusts expand staff and purchase equipment for these activities. 

For a full list of grands awarded for fiscal year 2025, view the news release here. 

Photo courtesy of Jim Johannsen of Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation

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