Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Program
Forecasted
The Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Program from Illinois EPA funds scientific projects that use green infrastructure to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality in Illinois.
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 stormwater runoff and water quality impairments across Illinois. The program supports efforts on both public and private lands, with an emphasis on restoring or mimicking natural hydrology. Eligible projects include bioretention areas, permeable pavements, wetland creation, floodplain reconnection, rainwater harvesting, and other BMPs that improve local water quality and contribute to healthier waterways. The program encourages innovative, watershed-wide approaches that target critical areas for water quality improvement.
