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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3040 - ILLINOIS BICYCLE PATH GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3040.40 - General Procedures for Grant Applications and Awards

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a) Grant applications for funding assistance
			 under this program must be submitted in accordance with schedules to be
			 publicly announced annually by the Department of Natural Resources. Necessary
			 application forms and instructions are available through the Department.
			 Awarding of grants will be on a competitive basis and will be made under the
			 authority of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources.
b) Project grant applications shall consist
			 of the following basic components, at a minimum:
1) local project sponsor's name, address and
			 telephone number;
2) existing
			 supply of public bicycle trails currently existing within jurisdiction of the
			 project sponsor;
3) an itemized
			 proposed project cost estimate;
4)
			 project narrative statement describing the project concept, location, need for
			 and objectives of the project, anticipated benefits, proposed trail usages and
			 method of financing or accomplishing the project;
5) project location map, site plat map and
			 proposed development plan;
6)
			 project environmental evaluation;
7) proof of land ownership or usage rights
			 for development project or commitment of title insurance for property planned
			 for acquisition; and
8) a signed
			 document by the project sponsor verifying the applicant has the resources to
			 initially finance and properly manage the project area and will comply with
			 program regulations and indemnify the Department from any liability relative to
			 the project.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3040 - ILLINOIS BICYCLE PATH GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3040.50 - Eligible Project Costs

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a)
			 Grant assistance may be otained for the following items:
1) Land acquisition costs (fee simple title,
			 permanent easement or long-term lease) for bicycle paths, including associated
			 appraisal costs approved by the Department. For acquisition of less than fee
			 simple title or permanent easement, such as a lease agreement, the agreement
			 must cover a minimum time period of 25 years, unless otherwise approved by the
			 Department. The Department will consider, on a case-by-case basis, lease
			 arrangements for shorter periods when State statute prohibits a unit of local
			 government from entering into such a long-term agreement, or other
			 circumstances beyond the control of the local unit of government prohibit such
			 arrangements to assure the land lease is not rescinded prior to the terms of
			 the amortization schedule in the project agreement being fulfilled. For
			 example: statutory limitations prevent longer than five year lease, but lease
			 is automatically renewable.
2)
			 Bicycle path development costs including, but not necessarily limited to, site
			 clearing and grading, surfacing, drainage, bridging, access control devices,
			 fencing, signs and associated support facilities such as parking areas, access
			 roads, shelters, restrooms, safety lighting, potable water supply and other
			 directly related bicycling support facilities. Architectural/engineering
			 services deemed necessary for the proper design and construction of project
			 bicycle paths are also considered eligible development costs.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3040 - ILLINOIS BICYCLE PATH GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3040.60 - Project Evaluation Priorities

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The following factors are used by the Department in evaluating
				and recommending project applications for funding assistance consideration (see
				Appendix A):
a) projects providing
			 land acquisition or long-term/permanent easements;
b) projects providing the development of a
			 bicycle trail system, especially well-developed long distance trails or
			 connector trails linking several exisiting trails;
c) projects located in areas of high demand
			 or readily accessible to major population centers;
d) projects proposing initial development of
			 bicycling facilities at the project site;
e) projects where long-term operations and
			 maintenance capability is clearly demonstrated by local Sponsor;
f) projects specifically identified or
			 supported by State, Regional or local bicycle trail planning
			 initiatives/documents developed through broad-based public input; and
g) project site physical
			 characteristics/attributes including scenic quality; associated natural and
			 cultural resources; environmental suitability; safety factors; adjacent land
			 use compatibility and available trail user amenities such as adequate parking,
			 restrooms, drinking water, etc.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3040 - ILLINOIS BICYCLE PATH GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3040.80 - Program Information/Contact

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For information on the Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program,
				contact:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Division of Grant Administration
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield IL 62702-1271
Telephone: 217/782-7481
FAX: 217/782-9599
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3040 - ILLINOIS BICYCLE PATH GRANT PROGRAM › Appendix A - Project Evaluation Criteria

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NEED - 35%
Population Served (proximity to high population
				areas)
Project of National, State, Regional or Local
				Significance
General - first trail in service area
Major expansion to existing trail system or
				significant additional trail in service area
Vital link between existing major trail
				systems
Addresses major safety issue
Identified in Trail Plan - State, Regional or Local
				Trail Plan
(consideration also given to unique situations
				having public support, but no plan)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAIL - 50%
Overall trail length as well as specific project
				trail length
Environmental factors/trail attributes
Scenic quality
Connect with other recreational areas,
				schools
Unique cultural/natural resources along
				trail
Adjacent land uses compatible
Development problems associated with trail
				(negative)
Safety hazards (negative)
Multiple use (equestrian, snowmobiling)
				bonus
User amenities available (restrooms, water,
				etc.)
Continuity of trail ROW
Access to Trail (convenient - remote)
Other trail user amenities/opportunities
				(picnic, camping, shopping, etc.)
DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 2%
ABILITY TO MAINTAIN - 3%
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS/FACTORS - 10%
(Land donation, serves minority population,
				inter-governmental cooperation, safety concerns, economic/tourism
				benefits)
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.10 - Program Objective

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The intent of the grant program is to provide financial aid to
				government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and other eligible groups or
				individuals as noted in Section
				3045.20
				to develop, operate, maintain, and acquire land for off-highway vehicle parks,
				trailside facilities and trails that are open and accessible to the public in
				Illinois, as well as maintenance and repair of the parks, trails and trailside
				facilities. Funds for the grant program are derived from revenue generated in
				the Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund, a special fund in the State
				Treasury.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.20 - Program Eligibility Requirements

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Agencies eligible for financial assistance through the
				Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund, hereafter referred to as the OHV grant
				program, include units of government, private OHV clubs or organizations in
				Illinois having not-for-profit incorporation status, business entities and
				private individuals. Entities other than governmental bodies seeking financial
				assistance through the grant program must also possess minimum liability
				insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence on the facilities to be
				operated under the scope of the proposed project application. OHV funds may
				only be awarded and used for off-highway vehicle projects located within the
				State boundaries of Illinois and open to the general public.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.40 - General Procedures for Grant Applications and Awards

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a) Requests for funding assistance through
			 the OHV grant program must be made through written application to the Illinois
			 Department of Natural Resources, hereafter referred to as the Department.
			 Application instructions are available through the Department.
b) To be eligible for funding consideration,
			 project applications must be submitted to the Department's Division of Grant
			 Administration by an annual established application deadline date that will be
			 publicly announced by the Department. Notice of grant awards generally should
			 be announced within 180 days after the application submission deadline date.
			 Awarding of grants is made solely under the authority and directive of the
			 Director of the Department.
c)
			 Grant applications shall consist of the following basic components:
1) applicant's name, address, telephone
			 number and designated contact person;
2) copy of incorporation papers for private
			 OHV club/organization applicants;
3) project narrative statement describing the
			 project concept, location and estimated cost, need for and objectives of the
			 project, type of OHVs authorized to use project site, anticipated benefits and
			 approach for accomplishing the project;
4) national wetlands inventory map, site plat
			 map, 1:24,000 scale topographical map (commonly called a 71/2 minute quad) with
			 the site boundaries drawn on the map, and proposed development plan;
5) project environmental evaluation,
			 including the location of any cemeteries on site, or nature preserves on site
			 or nearby;
6) proof of land
			 ownership or usage rights for proposed development (construction) projects or
			 commitment for title insurance for project property planned for
			 acquisition;
7) a document signed
			 by the applicant verifying the applicant has the resources to initially finance
			 and subsequently manage the project area and will comply with program
			 regulations and indemnify the Department from any liability relative to the
			 project; and
8) proof of liability
			 insurance or commitment for such insurance if a requested grant application
			 element.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.50 - Eligible Project Expenditures

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a)
			 Grant assistance may be obtained for, but not limited to, the following:
1) cost of land acquisition (fee simple title
			 or permanent easement, lease or similar management arrangement, etc.) from
			 willing sellers for OHV trails and scramble areas, including approved survey,
			 appraisal costs, title insurance and closing costs;
2) construction, rehabilitation, maintenance
			 and necessary design services for OHV trails/routes and scramble areas
			 including site preparation work, signage, fencing, bridges, grooming equipment,
			 etc. and associated support facilities including parking, shelters, restrooms,
			 potable water supply, lighting, and other related amenities deemed
			 necessary;
3) restoration of areas
			 damaged by OHV usage;
4) rider
			 education and safety programs; and
5) cost of facility security.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.60 - Project Evaluation Criteria/Priorities

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The following criteria (not listed in any priority order) has
				been established by the Department for evaluating and ranking project
				applications for funding assistance:
a) projects proposing long distance,
			 integrated, intra-county and inter-county trails or large scramble areas rather
			 than short, isolated trails or small scramble areas;
b) projects proposing initial development of
			 OHV facilities. Special consideration will also be given to those projects
			 representing initial requests for funding assistance in a county;
c) projects promoting multiple recreation use
			 of the project site;
d) projects
			 located in areas (counties) of high demand as determined by population and the
			 number of registered OHVs in the area;
e) projects having minimal adverse
			 environmental impact; and
f)
			 projects providing the most long term, stable management potential.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.70 - Review by Advisory Board

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a) All
			 applications for grants from the Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund shall be
			 reviewed by the five member Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Advisory Board. The
			 Board shall, after review, make a written recommendation to the Director of the
			 Department of Natural Resources on each grant application reviewed.
b) The Advisory Board shall:
1) meet a minimum of twice annually with
			 additional meetings called as needed;
2) use Robert's Rules of Order as a guideline
			 for conducting meetings;
3) elect a
			 Chairperson and Vice-Chair during the first meeting of the year to serve a
			 one-year term. The Chair may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms;
4) elect two members to serve on the
			 Greenways and Trails Council for one year. These members may be elected to
			 consecutive terms;
5) utilize the
			 Department appointee as Secretary to the Board and as liaison between the Board
			 and the Department. The Secretary shall vote only in case of a tie;
6) require a simple majority of the Board
			 members present at a meeting to pass a motion. A Board member who is unable to
			 attend a Board meeting may send a representative to vote in the absent member's
			 place. The absent member must provide written authorization for a
			 representative for each meeting the representative is authorized to attend or
			 vote. The representative must be from the same organization as the absent
			 member; and
7) allow reasonable
			 time for public comment at each meeting, as deemed appropriate by the chair,
			 prior to final consideration and action by the Board on any agenda
			 item.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.80 - Program Compliance Requirements

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a) Any property acquired or developed through
			 assistance from the OHV program must be open to the general public for
			 off-highway vehicle use. Property acquired or developed with program assistance
			 may not be converted to a use that would deny public off-highway vehicle use as
			 provided by terms of the Project Agreement without prior Department approval.
			 Approval for property conversion will be granted only if the project sponsor
			 substitutes replacement property equal in fair market value and comparable in
			 off-highway vehicle usefulness, quality and location.
b) Grant projects approved through the OHV
			 program shall be completed within 24 months from the date of approval unless
			 otherwise approved by the Department. All approved projects must be in
			 accordance with the agreed upon project specifications and a final billing
			 request for reimbursement submitted to the Department.
c) All land and equipment/materials purchased
			 through the OHV grant program, except those purchased by government agencies,
			 shall be subject to repossession and disposition by the Department as deemed
			 appropriate upon the dissolution of the project sponsor or as a result of
			 unresolved project sponsor non-compliance with program regulations as stated
			 herein. Land and equipment/materials purchased by government agencies where the
			 project sponsor fails to comply with program regulations stated herein shall be
			 responsible for repayment of funds to the Department equal to the original
			 grant amount disbursed to the sponsor or the property's certified fair market
			 value at the time of non-compliance, whichever is deemed most appropriate by
			 the Department.
d) Land acquired
			 with funding assistance from the OHV grant program shall be operated and
			 maintained in perpetuity for public motorized recreation unless otherwise
			 approved by the Department. Land acquired pursuant to a contract paid over
			 time, with acquisition partially funded by the OHV grant program, shall include
			 in the contract to purchase that the Department shall have a lien against the
			 property in the amount funded from the program, and shall have a reasonable
			 time from time of notice to the Department by the seller that the buyer is in
			 default to:
1) pay the remainder of the
			 purchase price and take title to the land;
2) substitute another party in place of the
			 original buyer; or
3) release the
			 lien upon receiving payment of all grant funds plus 8% interest.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.90 - Program Information

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Write to: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Division of Grant Administration
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield IL 62702-1271
Telephone: 217/782-7481
FAX: 217/782-9599
e-mail: grants@dnrmail.state.il.us
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.95 - Sale or Transfer of Grant-Funded Property

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a) Real Property
1) If land purchased wholly by grant funds is
			 sold or transferred by operation of law other than transfer due to the death of
			 the grantee:
A) within 5 years after receipt
			 of grant funds, 100% of the grant funding or of the sale price, whichever is
			 greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
B) in the 6th year
			 after receipt of grant funds, 90% of the grant funding or 90% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
C) in the 7th year
			 after receipt of grant funds, 80% of the grant funding or 80% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
D) in the 8th year
			 after receipt of grant funds, 70% of the grant funding or 70% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
E) in the 9th year
			 after receipt of grant funds, 60% of the grant funding or 60% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
F) in the 10th
			 year after receipt of grant funds, 50% of the grant funding or 50% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
G) in the 11th
			 year after receipt of grant funds, 40% of the grant funding or 40% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
H) in the 12th
			 year after receipt of grant funds, 30% of the grant funding or 30% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
I) in the 13th
			 year after receipt of grant funds, 20% of the grant funding or 20% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
J) in the 14th
			 year after receipt of grant funds, 10% of the grant funding or 10% of the sale
			 price, whichever is greater, must be paid back to the OHV grant fund;
			 and
K) in the
			 15th year or thereafter, no reimbursement to the OHV
			 grant fund is required.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3045 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3045.100 - Issuing Public Access Stickers

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a) The Illinois Department of Natural
			 Resources (DNR) has the authority to designate agents to sell public access
			 stickers on behalf of the Department. The consignment requirements, terms and
			 procedures to follow will be the same as for licenses identified in 17 Ill.
			 Adm. Code 2520 - Consignment of Licenses, Stamps and Permits.
b) Stickers have a maximum issue period of
			 one year. The sticker expiration year is listed on the decal. Stickers will
			 expire March 31 of each year.
c)
			 Stickers will be sold at the following rates:
1) $10 for individual use by Illinois
			 residents on an OHV titled for recreational use;
2) $17 for rental units, untitled vehicles,
			 vehicles titled for production agriculture, or non-residents from states that
			 do not have a reciprocal agreement with the Department;
3) $25 for dealer and manufacturer
			 demonstrations and research; and
4)
			 $5 one-day competitive event (receipt only, no sticker).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.10 - Program Objectives

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The Open Land Trust Act (OLT) provides for grants to be
				disbursed by the Department of Natural Resources (Department) to eligible local
				governments for the purpose of acquiring lands for the protection of lakes,
				rivers, streams, open space, parks, natural lands, wetlands, prairies, forests,
				watersheds, resource-rich areas, greenways, significant fish and wildlife
				resources, and endangered or threatened species habitat, and for public outdoor
				natural resource related recreation purposes.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.20 - Definitions

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a) Natural Resource
			 Related Recreation: includes, but is not limited to, backpacking, birdwatching,
			 boating, canoeing, cross country skiing, fishing, hunting, kayaking, nature
			 photography, non-motorized trail use (bicycling, equestrian, hiking and
			 rollerblading), open play activities (e.g., soccer, baseball and football),
			 orienteering, picnicking, primitive camping, trapping, wildlife viewing or
			 other similar outdoor natural resource related activities that do not
			 permanently change the character of the property.
b) Disadvantaged Population: is an eligible
			 unit of local government located within a Standard Metropolitan Statistical
			 Area (SMSA) with a per capita equalized assessed valuation (EAV) less than 55%
			 of the State average and more than 15% of the population below the national
			 poverty level or an eligible unit of local government located outside an SMSA
			 with an EAV less than 50% of the State average and more than 20% of its
			 population below the poverty level.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.30 - Eligibility Requirements

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Agencies eligible for assistance under the OLT grant program
				are any unit of local government with statutory authority to acquire, develop
				and maintain lands for public outdoor natural resource related recreation
				purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, counties, townships,
				municipalities, park districts, conservation districts, forest preserve
				districts and river conservancy districts.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.40 - Assistance Formula for Grants

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The OLT program shall operate on a reimbursement basis
				providing up to a maximum of 50% funding assistance on total approved project
				costs. Disadvantaged populations are eligible for up to a maximum of 90%
				funding assistance on total approved project costs. Projects that are the
				subject of a specific appropriation are eligible for up to a maximum of 90%
				funding assistance on total approved project costs. No more than $2,000,000,
				may be awarded to any grantee for a single project for any fiscal
				year.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.50 - General Procedures for Grant Applications and Awards

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a) Grant applications for assistance under
			 this program must be submitted in accordance with a schedule publicly announced
			 annually by the Department. Failure to submit a completed application to the
			 Department by the specified application deadline date will result in project
			 rejection for that particular year. Projects that are the subject of a specific
			 appropriation shall not be subject to the schedule announced pursuant to this
			 Section; however, all other eligibility and application requirements must be
			 fulfilled.
b) Necessary application
			 material and instructions are available through the Department. Awarding of
			 grants will be on a competitive basis (see Section
			 3050.70
			 ) and will be made under authority of the Director of the Department of Natural
			 Resources.
c) Project grant
			 applications will consist of the following components:
1) applicant's name, address and telephone
			 number;
2) information on the
			 supply of existing public park and open space acreage located within the
			 project sponsor's (applicant) jurisdiction;
3) an itemized proposed project cost
			 estimate;
4) project narrative
			 statement describing the project concept, location, need for and objectives of
			 the project, anticipated benefits, proposed usages and method of financing or
			 accomplishing the project;
5)
			 project location map, site plat map and proposed site development and/or
			 restoration plans;
6) project
			 environmental evaluation;
7) a
			 document signed by the applicant verifying the applicant has the resources to
			 initially finance and subsequently manage the project area and will comply with
			 program regulations; and
8) a
			 commitment for title insurance in the name of the project sponsor for the
			 property planned for acquisition or other Department approved means of title
			 search.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.60 - Eligible Project Costs

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a)
			 Grant assistance may be obtained for land acquisition costs for the
			 conservation of open space, natural resources and public natural resource
			 related recreation purposes, including associated eligible appraisal and
			 relocation costs. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to,
			 acquisition of land for the following:
1)
			 Natural resource conservation and open space purposes to protect lakes, rivers,
			 streams, open space, natural lands, wetlands, prairies, forests, watersheds,
			 resource-rich areas, greenways, significant fish and wildlife resources, and
			 endangered or threatened species habitats, existing forest preserves,
			 conservation areas, nature preserves, and land and water reserves, and/or
			 unique geologic or biologic features; and
2) additions to such existing public
			 areas.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.70 - Project Evaluation Priorities

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a) The following factors shall be used by the
			 Department in evaluating and recommending local project applications for
			 funding assistance consideration:
1)
			 Statewide Natural Resource and Natural Resource Related Outdoor Recreation
			 Priorities - 60%
A) Department Statewide
			 Priorities - 67%
Projects are evaluated in terms of their ability to address
				major outdoor natural resource related recreation and conservation purposes and
				issues identified by the Department in statewide or regional plans. These
				include, but are not limited to, the protection and stewardship of lakes,
				rivers, streams, open space, parks, natural lands, wetlands, prairies, forests,
				watersheds, resource-rich areas, greenways, significant fish and wildlife
				resources, and endangered or threatened species habitats; and the extent to
				which the project contributes to the ecological viability of a park,
				conservation area, forest preserve, nature preserve, land and water reserve,
				greenway and long distance trail corridors. These priorities are listed in the
				Department's OLT Local Participation Grant Manual, available from the Illinois
				Department of Natural Resources Division of Grant Administration, One Natural
				Resources Way, Springfield IL 62702-1271.
B) Statewide Local Needs Assessment - 33%
Determination of local need is based on a comparison of
				existing supply and distribution of open space and park land acreage, measured
				in acres/capita, to the statewide median and/or to locally adopted standards.
				Natural resource related recreation needs based on project service area are
				also given consideration.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.80 - Program Compliance Requirements

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a) Any property acquired through assistance
			 from the Illinois OLT grant program must be open to the public for outdoor
			 natural resource related recreation purposes unless the Department determines
			 that public accessibility would be detrimental to the real property or any
			 associated natural resources. Land acquired with funding assistance from the
			 OLT program shall be operated, managed and maintained for the purposes
			 identified in the grant application in perpetuity unless otherwise approved by
			 the Department. No real property acquired with grant funds may be sold, leased,
			 exchanged, or otherwise encumbered, unless it is used to qualify for a federal
			 program, or, subject to Department approval, is transferred to the federal
			 government, the State, or a unit of local government for a compelling public
			 purpose. Approval for property conversion may be granted by the Department if
			 the project sponsor substitutes replacement property of equal fair market
			 value, natural resource value and comparable outdoor recreation usefulness,
			 quality and location.
b) An
			 appraisal must be provided by the sponsoring agency and submitted to the
			 Department for review to establish the property's fair market value. The
			 appraisal must be completed to Department specifications.
c) The local project sponsor is required to
			 enter into an agreement with the Department for an amount agreed upon as
			 necessary to complete the approved project, specifying the related grant
			 reimbursement amount and program compliance regulations.
d) Upon project completion, the project
			 sponsor must submit a project billing request (expenditure statement)
			 listing/verifying all funds expended on the project for which grant
			 reimbursement is sought, as well as required billing documentation, as follows:
1) proof of good faith negotiations or fair
			 market value offer to land seller;
2) copy of property deed and title insurance
			 policy showing ownership transferred to the local project sponsor;
			 and
3) copies of canceled checks
			 showing proof of payment to seller.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3050 - OPEN LAND TRUST GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3050.90 - Program Information/Contact

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
For information on the OLT Grant Program, contact:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Division of Grant Administration
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield IL 62702-1271
Telephone: 217/782-7481
FAX: 217/782-9599
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.10 - Purpose

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The purpose of this Part is to implement the Illinois Natural
				Areas Stewardship Grant Program that provides operational grants to
				conservation land trusts for stewardship of natural areas dedicated as an
				Illinois nature preserve or dedicated buffer or registered as an Illinois land
				and water reserve.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.20 - Definitions

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"Act" means the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Act [525
				ILCS 31].
"Commission" means the Illinois Nature Preserves
				Commission.
"Conservation Land Trust" means entities exempt from
				taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code
(26 USC
				501(c)(3))
whose
				purposes include the restoration, stewardship, or conservation of land, natural
				areas, open space, or water areas for the preservation of native plants or
				animals, biotic communities, geologic formations, or archeological sites of
				significance.
[525 ILCS
				31/10]
"Deadline" means the date stated in this Part or the next
				business day if the deadline date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or State of
				Illinois holiday.
"Department" or "DNR" means the Illinois Department of Natural
				Resources.
"Director" means the Director of the Department.
"Eligible Land" is a site that has been dedicated by
				the Commission as an Illinois nature preserve or dedicated buffer or registered
				as an Illinois land and water reserve and has a current, approved management
				schedule.
[525 ILCS
				31/10]
"GATA" means the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act [30
				ILCS 708].
"GATA Rule" means 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.
"GATU" means the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit
				within the Illinois Governor's Office of Management and Budget.
"Grant Agreement" means the written contract between the
				Department and a grantee setting forth the terms for project funding. The Grant
				Agreement will be based on GATU's Uniform Grant Agreement (see GATA Rule
				Section
				7000.370
				).
"Grant Program" means the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship
				Grant Program created by the Act and this Part.
"Grantee" means the successful applicant for funding of a
				project pursuant to the Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program.
"Project" means the stewardship actions, staff activities,
				equipment and materials necessary to implement the grant application
				proposal.
"Stewardship Actions" means actions, identified in a Commission
				approved management schedule,
that are designed to maintain, preserve,
				or improve the condition of native natural communities, diversity of species,
				and ecological processes on eligible lands, such as, but not limited to,
				prescribed burns, control of exotic and invasive species, fencing, and other
				restorative practices.
[525 ILCS
				31/10]
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.30 - Funding

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a) The Grant
			 Program is funded by the Natural Areas Acquisition Fund (see
			 35 ILCS
			 200/31-35 ).
b) The Department will determine annually the
			 availability of funds for purposes of the Grant Program. Annual funds for the
			 Grant Program will be determined solely by the Department and will not exceed
			 $2,000,000.
c) Maximum grant award
			 to any single project is limited to $100,000.
d) The required match amount by the applicant
			 will be 5% of the grant award or $1,000, whichever is less.
e) The Grant Program will provide the
			 approved funding assistance on a cost reimbursement basis.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.40 - Applicant Eligibility

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a)
			 Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Grant
			 Program:
1) Applicants must be
conservation land trusts
;
2) Applicants must be
in good
			 standing with the federal Internal Revenue Service
by holding current
			 status as exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
			 Code; and
3) Applicants cannot be
an agency, organization, or entity that has taxing powers, collects
			 taxes, or has eminent domain powers.
[525 ILCS
			 31/20]
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.50 - Application Procedures and Required Information

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a) This State funded program is subject to
			 GATA. Specific GATA rules are cross-referenced in this Part.
b) Applications for funding assistance under
			 the Grant Program shall use application forms and instructions available
			 through the Department (see Section 3051.80 ).
c) Applications shall be submitted to the
			 Department, Attention: Office of Grant Management and Assistance - Natural
			 Areas Stewardship Program.
d) The
			 application deadline will be publicly announced by the Department. Applications
			 received after the application deadline will not be considered by the
			 Department.
e) Applications shall
			 contain the following required information:
1)
			 The name and address of the applicant;
2) The name, telephone number and e-mail
			 address of a contact person for the applicant;
3) Copy of the Internal Revenue Service
			 letter confirming the applicant's current 501(c)(3) tax exempt
			 status;
4) A comprehensive
			 description of the applicant's proposed project, including:
A) Project summary;
B) Project locations and information showing
			 applicable eligible land;
C)
			 Project stewardship actions;
D)
			 Project methods and schedule;
E)
			 Itemized project budget on the uniform grant budget template provided by GATU
			 (see GATA Rule Section
			 7000.330
			 );
F) Narrative separately
			 addressing each application evaluation criteria in Section 3051.60(c)
			 applicable to the project;
G) If
			 the applicant's proposal includes land owned by another entity, a copy of the
			 agreement with the landowner and documentation that the agreement was provided
			 to the Commission;
H) If there
			 exists any potential conflict of interest between DNR staff, the entity owning
			 the land, and the applicant and/or its governance board and/or staff members,
			 documentation of the potential conflict of interest and the resolutions or
			 actions taken by the applicant to disclose and resolve the potential conflicts;
			 and
I) Uniform grant application
			 provided by GATU and signed by an authorized representative (see GATA Rule
			 7000.330).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.60 - Application Evaluation and Selection

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a) All applications received by the
			 application deadline will be reviewed by DNR staff.
b) Applications will be screened for
			 applicant eligibility (see Section 3051.40 ) and application completeness (see
			 Section 3051.50(e) ).
c) Eligible
			 and complete applications will be evaluated by DNR staff, considering the
			 following criteria:
1) Project benefits to
			 implementing the needs and priorities identified in the Department's current
			 approved:
A) Illinois Natural Areas
			 Plan;
B) Illinois Sustainable
			 Natural Areas Vision; and
C)
			 Illinois Wildlife Action Plan;
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.70 - Grant Requirements

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a) Grant
			 Agreement
1) Upon grant award, the grantee
			 and the Department shall execute a written Grant Agreement. All grants shall be
			 in compliance with GATA.
2) The
			 Department will enter into a Grant Agreement with the grantee using the Grant
			 Agreement modeled on the uniform GATU template (see GATA Rule Section
			 7000.370
			 ). Project objectives and performance goals will be included in the Grant
			 Agreement to measure the grantee's performance.
3) The Grant Agreement shall contain
			 substantive provisions including, but not limited to, the following:
A) recitation of legal authority pursuant to
			 which the Grant Agreement is made;
B) identification of the project;
C) identification of a completion
			 date;
D) identification of the
			 grant amount;
E) condition and
			 manner by which the Department will pay the grant amount to the grantee as
			 reimbursements for expenditures made by the grantee, subject at all times to
			 annual appropriation by the General Assembly;
F) signed document by the applicant verifying
			 the applicant has the resources to initially finance the project;
G) agreement by the grantee to comply with
			 program regulations;
H) agreement
			 by the grantee to indemnify the Department from any liability relative to the
			 project;
I) agreement by the
			 grantee not to assign or transfer any of the rights, duties or obligations of
			 the grantee without the written consent of the Department; and
J) agreement that the grantee shall not
			 deviate from the budget, project scope, or objectives stated in the Grant
			 Agreement except with mutual written agreement of the Department and grantee
			 (see GATA Rule Section
			 7000.370(b)
			 ).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.80 - Program Information/Contact

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For information on the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant
				Program, contact:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Office of Grant Management and Assistance
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield IL 62702-1271
Telephone: 217/782-7481
Email: DNR.Grants@illinois.gov
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3051 - ILLINOIS NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3051.90 - Final Administrative Decision

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Application decisions are final administrative decisions by the
				Department subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law [735
				ILCS 5 /Art. III].
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3060 - SPECIAL WILDLIFE FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3060.10 - Overview

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a) The Department
			 of Natural Resources receives fees derived from the sale of State Habitat
			 Stamps and State Migratory Waterfowl Stamps and through a voluntary check-off
			 designation on State income tax return forms. These monies are deposited in
			 several funds: Illinois Habitat Fund, State Pheasant Fund, State Furbearer
			 Fund, State Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund and the Illinois Wildlife
			 Preservation Fund. These funds are to be used by the Department in accordance
			 with the statutes that establish the funds.
b) The Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program
			 provides a variety of grants from the Special Wildlife Funds to managers of
			 land, governmental entities, researchers, nonprofit organizations and
			 individuals for the purpose of enhancing game and non-game wildlife habitat;
			 land acquisition; education; and maintenance of wildlife rehabilitation
			 facilities that take care of threatened or endangered wildlife. Special
			 Wildlife Funds may also be used in accordance with applicable statutes for
			 projects and activities undertaken by the Department. This Part does not limit,
			 affect or apply to the authority of the Department to use the Special Wildlife
			 Funds for its own projects and activities in accordance with applicable
			 statutes.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3060 - SPECIAL WILDLIFE FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3060.30 - Illinois Habitat Fund Grant Program

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a) Eligibility Requirements
1) Eligible recipients are limited to
			 managers of land.
2) Eligible
			 projects are limited to those seeking to preserve, protect, acquire or manage
			 habitat in Illinois.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3060 - SPECIAL WILDLIFE FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3060.40 - State Pheasant Fund Grant Program

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a)
			 Eligibility Requirements
1) Eligible
			 recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organizations.
2) Eligible projects are limited to projects
			 with the purpose of wild pheasant conservation. The projects may include land
			 acquisition, pheasant habitat improvement on public or private land, pheasant
			 research or education of the public regarding pheasants and pheasant
			 hunting.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3060 - SPECIAL WILDLIFE FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3060.50 - State Furbearer Fund Grant Program

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a) Eligibility Requirements
1) Eligible recipients are limited to
			 appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational
			 institutions or corporations.
2)
			 Eligible projects are limited to those that educate hunters and trappers of
			 fur-bearing mammals within the State and the general public concerning the role
			 that hunting and trapping has upon fur-bearing mammal management; the laws
			 associated with the harvesting of fur-bearing mammals; the techniques used in
			 the hunting and trapping of fur-bearing mammals; the conservation, management
			 and ecology of fur-bearing mammals; and the promotion of products made from
			 wild fur-bearing mammals.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3060 - SPECIAL WILDLIFE FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3060.60 - State Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund Grant Program

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a) 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.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSERVATION › Part 3060 - SPECIAL WILDLIFE FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM › Section 3060.70 - Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund Grant Program

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a) Eligibility Requirements
1) Eligible recipients are limited to
			 persons.
2) Eligible projects are
			 limited to those seeking to preserve, protect, perpetuate or enhance non-game
			 wildlife and/or native plant resources in Illinois through research, management
			 or education.
3) Grants shall be
			 limited to a maximum of $2,000.