Great Lakes Restoration in Illinois
Great Lakes Restoration (15.662) awarded $45.6 million to recipients in Illinois in 13 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 29% of the program's national total. Department of Natural Resources Illinois received the most, $45.3 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$45.6 million
- Awards13
- Share of the program29%
- Rank among states2nd of 14
- National total$155 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $8.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $17.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $8.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $10.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 0 | -$37,185 |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Natural Resources Illinois | State and local governments | 10 | $45.3 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 2 | $268,807 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society | Nonprofits | 1 | $54,582 |
Open opportunities under this program
- F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
- F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
- F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Questions people ask
How much Great Lakes Restoration money goes to Illinois?
$45.6 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 13 awards. Illinois ranks 2nd of 14 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Great Lakes Restoration money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is Department of Natural Resources Illinois, with $45.3 million in 10 awards. Next are University of Illinois and Chicago Horticultural Society.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 3 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Great Lakes Restoration in other states
Other large programs in Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant