On July 6th, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced it will be accepting grant applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program and for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program through August 1, 2023.

The Pheasant Fund program enhances pheasant habitat through projects developed by nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. The Habitat Fund program enhances game and non-game wildlife habitat through projects developed by nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. Funding for both programs comes from the sale of Habitat Stamps to sportsmen and sportswomen.

More information about the Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund grants, as well as how to apply, is available through the following link. (IDNR News Release)