State Duck Stamp Funding
Funds nonprofit-led projects to develop and improve waterfowl habitats supporting the Mississippi Flyway and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
Funder: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; typical awards vary by project and available funds.
Summary: Supports non-profit organizations developing waterfowl propagation areas for the Mississippi Flyway and advancing the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
Description
This grant, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources through the Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund, provides competitive funding to non-profit organizations for the development of waterfowl propagation areas in Canada or the United States that specifically supply waterfowl to the Mississippi Flyway. The program also supports projects aligned with the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, aiming to enhance waterfowl habitats and propagation efforts. Funding is intended to increase the availability and quality of waterfowl habitats, with a strong emphasis on leveraging additional resources and demonstrating conservation impact.
