Youth and Young Adult Conservation Education Program (FY25)

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Youth and Young Adult Conservation Education Program (FY25)

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CSFA Number

422-10-3445

CSFA Popular Name

Title

Youth and Young Adult Conservation Education Program (FY25)

Description

Funding to establish the Youth and Young Adult Conservation and Education Pilot Program to provide education and employment opportunities for the youth and young adults of this State to further the development and maintenance of the natural resources by Illinois' youth and, in so doing, to prepare them for the responsibility of maintaining and managing these resources.

Awarding Agency Name

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name

DNR Grants

Agency Contact Phone

(217) 782-7481

Agency Contact Email

dnr.grants@illinois.gov

Program

Fund Activity Categories

Education

Departments

General Office Operations

Opportunity Manager

Patrick Davis

Posted Date

1/22/2025

Announcement Type

Initial Announcement

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/2e1edc7a-b16e-4957-8d6f-81dee2c7f7ce

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$2,500,000.00

Funding Sources

State Award Information

Award Type

Non Competitive

Capital Grant

No

Indirect Costs Allowed

No

Matching Requirement

Yes Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type

Rolling

Submission Open Date

1/22/2025 11:00 AM (CST)

Allow Multiple Applications

Yes Question Submission Information

Question Submission Open Date

1/22/2025 11:00 AM (CST)

Question Submission Email Address

dnr.grants@illinois.gov) Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Public

Eligible Applicants

Government Organizations, For-Profit Organizations

Applicant Eligibility Information

Beneficiary Eligibility Information

Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicant Eligibility: TBD in detail. The grants are limited to units of local government and non-profit entities that are located in the State of Illinois and that provide conservation education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults of this State Beneficiary Eligibility: The Program's education and employment opportunities shall be limited to citizens of this State who at the time of enrollment in the Program are 15 through 25 years of age. Grants under this program are limited to units of local government and non-profit entities that are located in the State of Illinois and that provide conservation education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults of this State. Credentials Documentation: Pilot Program/TBD

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Topic areas: Education and Training, Circular Economy and Sustainability.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Youth and Young Adult Conservation Education Program (FY25) is administered by DNR (422) (DNR), listed via DNR (422).