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Special Wildlife Funds Duck Stamp
CSFA Number: 422-20-1093
Agency Name
Department Of Natural Resources (422)
Agency Identification
Department of Natural Resources
Agency Contact
Susan Duke
217-785-4416
susan.duke@illinois.gov
Short Description
Development of waterfowl propagation areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway and projects to implement the North American Waterfowl Management Plan for the development of waterfowl areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway.
Federal Authorization
Not Applicable. These are state special funds.
Illinois Statue Authorization
520 ILCS 5/1.29
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
TITLE 17: CONSERVATION CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCHAPTER g: GRANTS PART 3060 SPECIAL WILDLIFE FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM SECTION 3060.60 STATE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMP FUND GRANT PROGRAM https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/017/017030600000600R.html
Objective
The State Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund awards grants for projects aimed at developing waterfowl propagation areas in the Mississippi Flyway in Manitoba and Saskatchewan in Canada. This program is part of the Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program and is funded from the sale of State Migratory Waterfowl Stamps.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Eligible recipients are limited to any appropriate not-for-profit organization with a stated purpose to support, develop, conserve or promote wild waterfowl within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway and projects to implement the North American Waterfowl Management Plan for the development of waterfowl areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway.
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements 1) Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organizations. 2) Eligible projects are limited to development of waterfowl propagation areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway and projects to implement the North American Waterfowl Management Plan for the development of waterfowl areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements 1) Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organizations. 2) Eligible projects are limited to development of waterfowl propagation areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway and projects to implement the North American Waterfowl Management Plan for the development of waterfowl areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Quality of Natural, Cultural, and Environmental Resources
Credentials / Documentation
Applicant must be registered in the GATA portal.
Preapplication Coordination
The State Duck Stamp Committee (520 ILCS 5/1.29) shall review and recommend all waterfowl projects and all expenditures from the State Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund. Guided by Administrative Rule (17 Ill. Adm. Code, Chapter I, Sec. 3060) Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.
Application Procedures
Apply online in Amplifund.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
The Advisory Committee will review applications according to the following criteria: completed application, past grant performance of the applicant, eligibility, habitat quality, geographic range and biological scope, feasibility, maintenance and infrastructure. The Advisory Committee will forward to the Director all applications and the prioritized list of all projects deemed to be consistent with the purposes of the Fund.
Award Procedures
This is a reimbursement based grant.
Deadlines
This grant is usually open annually, Jan 2nd to February 2nd.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
This grant award usually takes three to six months after application until the awarded grantees have a signed grant agreement in hand.
Appeals
Merit-Based Review Appeals Process In compliance with GATA, applicants have the right to appeal the evaluation process but not the evaluation score. More information is available at: http://ilga.gov/commission/JCAR/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html
Renewals
Grant time extensions must be requested 30 days prior to the ending of the grant agreement.
Formula Matching Requirements
Match is not required, but does make a grant application more competitive in the proposal selection process.
Uses and Restrictions
Projects are limited to those with the purpose of developing waterfowl propagation areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway and projects to implement the North American Waterfowl Management Plan for the development of waterfowl areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway.
Reports
There are required quarterly reports and a completion final report.
Audits
If the grantee has an annual audit it must be uploaded into the GATA portal.
Records
The grantee shall keep adequate records relating to its administration of a project, particularly relating to all incurred costs. All assets acquired through Special Wildlife Funds shall be accounted for. These records shall be available for audit by appropriate personnel of the Department and the State Auditor General. All records shall be retained in accordance with State laws.
Account Identification
This program is part of the Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program and is funded from the sale of State Migratory Waterfowl Stamps.
Obligations
All grants are obligated at the Comptroller's Office.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$0 to $500,000
Program Accomplishments
See lists of posted awards for Duck Stamp https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/Pages/Special-Wildlife-Funds-Grant-Program.aspx
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Administrative Rule (17 Ill. Adm. Code, Chapter I, Sec. 3060) Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
n/a
Headquarters Office
One Natural Resources Way, Springfield Illinois 62702
Program Website
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/Pages/DuckStamp.aspx
Example Projects
See lists of posted awards for Duck Stamp https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/Pages/Special-Wildlife-Funds-Grant-Program.aspx
Published Date
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2015 : $500,000
FY 2019 : $500,000
FY 2020 : $2,000,000
FY 2021 : $500,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
DetailsGMS Special Wildlife Funds - Duck Stamp - Canada (FY24)$0 - $50000011/15/2024 - 01/10/2025
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
D23-004 Ducks Unlimited SaskatchewanDucks Unlimited, Inc.03/09/202303/08/2025352,500
D24007Ducks Unlimited, Inc.03/12/202403/11/2026352,500
D24009Delta Waterfowl Foundation03/12/202403/11/202675,000
D23-006 Delta Waterfowl ManitobaDelta Waterfowl Foundation04/11/202304/10/202575,000
D23-005D Ducks Unlimited ManitobaDucks Unlimited, Inc.03/09/202303/08/202572,500