The Illinois Habitat Fund provides grants to not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities for projects that preserve and maintain high-quality habitat lands for wildlife. The grants are competitive and evaluated based on their merit. The projects should align with the goals of the Illinois Statewide Wildlife Action Plan and provide high-quality habitat for target wildlife species. The grants can be used for various conservation practices such as habitat preservation, protection, acquisition, management, and maintenance. • The grant program is administered by the Office of Resource Conservation’s Division of Wildlife Resources. • The grants are funded by the purchase of Illinois Habitat Stamps. • The application process involves submitting a proposal that includes a detailed project description, budget, and timeline. • The evaluation criteria include biological importance, geographical reach, quality of habitat provided, methodology and project cost, match and partners, and public access provided. • The maximum grant award is $300,000, and the minimum is $10,000.