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| Organization Name | Grant Name | Grant Amount | Grant Cycle | Region |
University of Illinois Extension | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $40,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
Grant funds will support the Watershed Stewards Program, a science-based Extension training aligned with the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy that builds community capacity to make informed decisions that protect lakes from nutrient runoff and advance sustainable land stewardship. Funding will also provide “Soft Landings in a Box” kits that include native plants and step-by-step guidance for residents to transform the turf under mature trees into biodiverse plantings. | ||||
Urbana Park District | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $35,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
The Urbana Park District will use the grant funds to begin the restoration of the McCullough Creek stream corridor in Meadowbrook Park by clearing invasive species and planting native trees and shrubs to improve the stream water quality, improve the wildlife habitat, and create additional nature education opportunities for our community on the surrounding native ecosystems and watersheds. | ||||
Savanna Institute | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $35,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
Funding for agroforestry education and outreach programs in Illinois through the launch of an Illinois Agroforestry Partner Farm Network and targeted outreach and education for the public through interviews and storytelling, creative events, tours, and workshops at the Savanna Institute Demonstration Farms (especially Hudson and 4H Memorial Camp) and partner farms. | ||||
Savanna Institute | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $20,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
Through this 10-year grant, the Savanna Institute will establish and maintain 250 acres of agroforestry, focusing on alley cropping and windbreaks, across 2-3 privately owned farms under long-term leases in Champaign and Piatt Counties. | ||||
Prairie Rivers Network | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $25,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
Prairie Rivers network will continue its work to raise the issue of herbicide drift as a major threat to biodiversity and climate health through monitoring, storytelling, advocacy, and policy work and will mobilize their Save Our Trees coalition to build power by sharing messages, learning opportunities, and strategies for change with their collaborators. | ||||
Pheasants Forever Inc. & Quail Forever | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $30,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
To assist our team of Farm Bill Biologists to provide technical assistance and planning tailored to both agricultural and wildlife goals. They also assist with program documentation, compliance, and cost-share agreements. The Farm Bill Biologists will also conduct outreach and education events including workshops, field days, and demonstration projects, fostering community engagement in land management. | ||||
Izaak Walton League of America | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $24,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
To continue educating East Central Illinois farmland owners about conservation practices to fight climate change, improve water quality and bolster soil health on their land. Izaak Walton will expand its reach to new landowners and will hold additional training sessions with past participants on more advanced topics, like writing conservation into a rental agreement and working with a farm manager. | ||||
Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $30,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
Funding for The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition (ILGLC) staffing and travel expenses to educate producers on regenerative grazing, particularly in ILGLC’s priority region of East Central Illinois, by highlighting positive impacts on natural ecosystems and economic gains for producers through improved livestock performance, more abundant and higher quality forage, and lower feed costs. | ||||
Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $20,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
IALF’s Climate Leadership Initiative will deliver seminar sessions focused on conservation agriculture, soil health, prairie restoration, carbon sequestration, and nature-based policy solutions while developing future leaders who will implement climate-smart practices and advocate for sustainable land use in rural communities. | ||||
Grand Prairie Friends | Nature-Based Climate Action Program | $40,000.00 | 2025 | East Central Illinois |
Funds will be used to supplement the general operating budget of Grand Prairie Friends, including additional and sustained staffing, maintenance of 1,200 acres, insurance, and other essential expenses to provide equitable access for all community members. | ||||
