Illinois Recreational Access Program (Federal: Voluntary Public Access & Habitat Incentive Program)

The Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) is a grant program that aims to provide public access and habitat improvement on privately leased property throughout the state. The program is funded by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The program provides funding for projects that improve public access to private lands for recreation, such as hunting and fishing, and that improve habitat for wildlife. • The program is open to government organizations and private entities. • The program requires a matching requirement, which means that applicants must provide a portion of the funding for the project. • The program has a rolling submission timeline, which means that applications can be submitted at any time. • The program has a funding opportunity number of IRAP 2025 and an assistance listings number of 10.093. • The program is subject to the Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).