Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities
Illinois EPA's Green Infrastructure Grant funds projects that use natural solutions to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality by supporting green infrastructure construction statewide.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500,000 per project; minimum $75,000; $5,000,000 available per cycle; up to 75% of project costs covered, 25% match required.
Summary: Supports construction of green infrastructure projects in Illinois to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality.
Key Information: This is a reimbursement program; only GATA Pre-Qualified entities are eligible to apply.
Description
The Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Program, managed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Bureau of Water, funds projects that construct green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs) to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments in Illinois. The program focuses on decreasing stormwater runoff into rivers, streams, and lakes, supporting efforts on both public and private lands. Funded projects may include bioretention areas, permeable pavements, wetland creation, floodplain reconnection, rainwater harvesting, and other BMPs that restore or mimic natural hydrology and improve local water quality.
