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FLOODPLAINMANAGEMENTRESOURCE GUIDEfor ILLINOISCOMMUNITIESJuly 2002
(Revised Draft April 2009)
January 1, 2008
State of IllinoisPat Quinn, Governor
Department of Natural ResourcesMarc Miller, Acting Director
Illinois Departmentof Natural ResourcesOffice of Water Resources
IntroductionThe purpose of this document is to provide a resource of floodplain management programs and technical assistanceavailable to local communities in Illinois. Many of the programs listed in this document can help communities in theirefforts to reduce or eliminate flood risks. The Resource Guide is organized in three categories: Federal Agencies,State Agencies and Private or Non-profit organizations. Communities are encouraged to contact each agency for spe-cific information on programs.
An index in the back of this manual will list programs and assistance by topic (i.e.: mitigation, floodproofing, stormwater,wetlands, etc..). A key has been developed to identify eligible groups for each program or grant after the title of thegrant:
Key to group eligibility:
“I”individuals eligible“G” local units of government“O” all organizations eligible to apply“P” private not-for-profit (501C3) groups only eligible“E” educational institutions‘U” unknown or eligibility varies, need to contact administrators.
Some of these programs and grants may not have water resources or flood reduction as a specific goal, but could beused to achieve multiple objectives which include these goals. Other programs and grants are also included in thisguide which may compliment a buyout or floodplain restoration program.
This document is provided as a public service and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any par-ticular grant or program; also note that the absence of any particular grant or program does not constitute a negativeendorsement. While an effort has been made to provide an accurate listing, funding information is constantly changingand omissions or errors may occur. Please recycle previous editions. For corrections, comments or additional copiesof this summary, please contact IDNR/Water Resources.
A special thanks goes to Keith Eichorst, NRCS Planner for his input and assistance with this document. Much of thematerial in this document was obtained from a similar publication produced by the Natural Resource and ConservationService (NRCS) and entitled Grant Information Summary for Conservation Projects.
ContentsIntroduction 2
FEDERAL SOURCES 5
Department of Agriculture (USDOA) 5Natural Resources Conservation Service 5Farm Service Agency (FSA) 6Department of Defense 6U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 6Department of Energy 8United State Environmental Protection Agency 9USEnvironmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 9Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 9Department of the Interior 9U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 9National Park Service 10Fish and Wildlife Service 10Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 11National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 11Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 12National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 13Small Business Administration (SBA) 13United States Department of Transportation 14
STATE SOURCES 15
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) 15Illinois Dept of Commerce and Community Affairs 15Illinois Department of Corrections 16Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) 16Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) 17Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) 17Illinois Dept of Natural Resources (IDNR) 18Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Pro-gram & Open Lands Trust Grant Program (G) 18Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program (G) 19Open Space Assessment 19Illinois State Water Survey 19Illinois Department of Revenue 20Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) 20
Private and Non-Profit Organizations 21Resources for Global Sustainability 21Sonoran Institute 21
PUBLIC/PRIVATE SOURCES 21
AmeriCorps 21American Planning Association: 21American Red Cross 21America the Beautiful Fund (U) 22Association of State Floodplain Managers: 22Chicago Wilderness 22
ESRI: Hazard Mapping Site 22Friends of the Chicago River - 22Great Lakes Commission 22Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Man-agement (IAFSM) 23Illinois Conservation Foundation Grant Fund (P, G) 23Institute for Business & Home Safety 23National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grants (U) 23National Tree Trust 23North American Lake Management Society: U. 23Northeastern Illinois Regional Planning Commission 23River Network Watershed Assistance Grants Program (U)24State Of Illinois Grant Data Collection Centers 24Foundation Center Cooperating Collections 24
Examples of private grant sources for community-basedconservation or water resources projects include: 25
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Federal SourcesThe federal government is an excellent place to investigate sources for water resources projects. Once you identifyyour specific requirements, the Catalog of Federal Domestic Grants (CFDA) is the single best place to look for federalfunding sources-the catalog should be available at your local library or you can view the CFDA on-line:
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance:
http://www.cfda.gov
Web site for federal forms and grant administration procedures:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/ grants/index.html or www.grants.gov
Web sites of federal agencies may give you more information about individual government programs as well as provideinformation on other opportunities for assistance. The web site for each federal agency is listed under the agency titleand address.
Department ofAgriculture(USDOA)
NATURALRESOURCESCONSERVATIONSERVICE
Natural ResourcesConservation Service (NRCS)2118 W. Park CourtChampaign, IL 61820(217) 353-6600
http://www.il.nrcs.usda.gov
Topics: Public Information, Flood-plain Planning, Emergency Manage-ment Planning, Multi-Objective Man-agement, Mitigation Techniques.
NRCS primarily serves rural areas.NRCS staff provides information onland use planning, conservationplanning, resource development, wa-ter management and flood preventionto farmers, community officials, andland developers. While mostly ageneral information and technical as-sistance operation, NRCS alsofunds flood protection projects. In ad-dition, NRCS can assist local offi-cials with review of subdivision pro-posals, erosion and sedimentationcontrol, and other developmentplans. NRCS recently announced aFloodplain Easement Program (SeeNRCS website for info.)
Small Watershed Program PL-566 (G)
Technical assistance is provided indesigning and installing watershedworks of improvement. Financial as-sistance is provided for sharing costsof measures for watershed protec-tion, flood prevention, water manage-ment, sedimentation control, wildlifehabitat, and recreation. Watershedarea must not exceed 250,000acres. Capacity of a single structureis limited to 25,000 acre-feet of totalcapacity and 12,500 acre-feet offloodwater detention capacity.
Cooperative River Basin Pro-gram, Section 6, Public Law83-566 (G)
- Cooperative River Basin studies arefor appraising water and related landresources and formulating alternativeplans for conservation use and devel-opment.
- Studies are of limited scope andshort duration to provide specific in-formation needed for planning.
- Plans may include managementand land measures or combinationsthereof thatwould meet existing and projectedneeds and objectives.
Conservation 2000 —Streambank Stabilization & Res-toration Program (SSRP): G, O, I.
- Eligible projects include naturalizedstream bank stabilization practicesin rural and urban communities.
- Application deadlines are January,May and September.
- 25% match required, 20% for quali-fied watershed planning areas.
- Contact the local Soil & Water Con-servation District that services yourcounty. Offices are listed in thephone book under Alocal govern-ment.
Habitat Restoration Fund for theFox and Kishwaukee River Wa-tersheds: (I, O, E, G).
- Eligible projects include nativeplantings, upland habitat & wetlandrestoration.
- Deadlines in March and August.
- 75% cost-share, up to $5,000.
- Contact the Lake, Kane-DuPage,DeKalb, Boone, McHenry or NorthCook Soil and Water ConservationDistricts for more information.
Point of Contact:
The NRCS work is conductedthrough local soil and water conser-vation districts. The point of contactis the District Conservationist whousually has an office in the countyseat. (Check the local telephone di-rectory under USDA) or www.nrcs.usda.gov/NRCstate.html .
**Please Note: The Association ofSoil and Water Conservation Dis-tricts (217) 744-3414 can guide youto your county Soil and Water Con-servation District office.
FarmServiceAgency (FSA)Illinois State FSA OfficeP. O. Box19273
3500 West WabashSpringfield, Illi-nois 62711217-241-6600 Ext. 2217-241-6619 FAXEmergency Conservation Program:(I, G)
Following a natural disaster, thecounty FSA committee determinesto make the program available in thecounty.
Emergency cost sharing is limited tonew conservation problems createdby natural disasters, which, if nottreated, will impair or endanger theland.
Point of Contact:
Contact the local county FSA officefollowing a disaster.
Department ofDefense
U.S. ARMYCORPS OFENGINEERS
Within Illinois, the U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers is represented in fourDistrict offices, see the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers web site to deter-mine in which District you are lo-cated.
http://www.usace.army.mil/
Corps of Engineers District offices:
Chicago District. http://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/
St. Louis District. http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/
Rock Island District. http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/
Louisville District. http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/
Topics: Public Information, DataSources. Floodplain ManagementPlanning, Mitigation Techniques,Emergency Management Planning
The Silver Jackets Program is beingimplemented to further develop andimprove interagency coordination offlood risk management. Through theSilver Jackets program, state agen-cies work with USACE, FEMA andother Federal and local agencies toensure continuous interagency col-laboration at the state level, leverag-ing available resources and informa-tion. The program has created amechanism to collaboratively solveissues, and also recommend andimplement solutions, while increas-ing and improving flood risk commu-nication and outreach. State SilverJackets teams facilitate strategic,life-cycle planning to reduce floodrisk and provide assistance in imple-menting state-identified high-priorityactions.Local USACE contact for Silver Jack-ets:Hank DeHaanProgram ManagerU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRock Island DistrictClock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004Rock Island, IL 61204-2004Phone: 309-794-5853
Civil Works (G, O, P)
- The nation’s primary water re-sources development program. It in-volves engineering works such asmajor dams, reservoirs, levees, har-bors, waterways, locks, and manyother types of structures.
- Planning assistance is provided tostates and other non-federal entities
for the comprehensive managementof water resources, including pollu-tion abatement works.
- Conducts feasibility studies andbuilds flood damage reductionprojects.
- Major projects require specific au-thorization and funding by Congress,while small projects can be imple-mented with agency authority.
Floodplain Management Ser-vices Program (G, U)
The Floodplain Management Ser-vices Program provides the full rangeof technical services and planningguidance needed to support effectivefloodplain management. The follow-
ing types of assistance are available:
* General Technical Services. Theprogram develops or interpret sitespecific data on obstruction to floodflows, flood formation and timing;flood depths or stages; flood watervelocities.
* General Planning Assistance.ASpecial Studies@ are performedon all aspects of Floodplain manage-ment planning.
Examples include:· Floodplain delineation/flood haz-ard management· Flood warning/preparedness· Dam break analysis· Urbanization impact· Flood proofing
· Inventory of floodprone structures
Services are provided at no cost tostate, regional and local govern-ments. Other federal agencies andthe private sector can obtain the ser-vices on a 100% cost recovery basis.·Planning Assistance to States (G)
The Corps of Engineers provides as-sistance to states, local govern-ments and other non-federal entitiesin the preparation of comprehensiveplans for the development, utilization,and conservation of water and relatedland resources.
The individual states determine theneeded planning assistance. Everyyear, each state can provide theCorps its request for studies underthe program and the Corps then ac-commodates as many studies aspossible within the funding allot-ment.
Essentially, anything can be studiedunder this program. Typical studiesare only planning level of detail; theydo not include detailed design forproject construction.
· Types of studies conducted in-clude:· Water supply and demand studies· Water quality studies· Environmental conservation/resto-ration studies· Wetland evaluation studies· Flood damage reduction studies· Planning Assistance to Statestudies are cost shared on a 50%federal - 50% non-federal basis. Also,a portion of the non-federal cost maybe performed as in-kind work ratherthan having to pay all cash. Thismust be negotiated before the studyagreement is finalized.
Section 14 EmergencyStreambank and Erosion Protec-tion (G, I, O)
These projects are designed to pro-vide emergency streambank andshoreline protection to threatened
Rock IslandDistrict
St. LouisDistrict
MemphisDistrict
LouisvilleDistrict
ChicagoDistrict
public facilities. A project is approvedfor construction after investigationshows engineering, economic andenvironmental feasibility. The inves-tigation generally lasts 6 months toa year. These projects are costshared 65% federal and 35% non-federal. Each project is limited to afederal cost of $1 million.
Projects may protect:· Highways· Highway bridges· Water and sewer lines· Churches· Public and non-profit schools andhospitals· Other non-profit Public facilities
Section 205 Small Flood ControlProjects (G)
These projects are designed to re-duce major flooding problems. Aproject is approved for constructionafter investigation shows engineer-ing, economic and environmentalfeasibility. The investigation gener-ally lasts 1 to 3 years. Theseprojects are cost shared 65% federaland 35% non-federal. Each projectis limited to a federal cost of $7 mil-lion.
A project may consist of one of moreof the following:· Channel enlargement· Channel realignment or paving· Obstructions removal· Levee and wall construction· Bank stabilization
Section 206 of the 1960 FloodControl Act, as amended (Flood-plain Management Services Pro-gram) (G)
Provides floodplain information andtechnical assistance to states,counties, and cities for prudent useof land subject to flooding fromstreams, lakes and oceans.
Examples of projects include devel-oping and interpreting flood and floodplain data such as flood hazard map-ping; providing a broad assessment
of the impact of structural andnonstructural flood damage reduc-tion measures; providing technicalassistance on flood proofing sys-tems and techniques; and assess-ing the possible impacts of land usechanges on the physical,socio-economic and environmentalconditions of the floodplain.
Section 208 Snagging and Clear-ing for Flood Control (G)
Corps of Engineers designs and con-structs the project. Each projectmust be engineering feasible, com-plete within itself, and economicallyjustified. The nonfederal sponsormust provide all lands, easements,and rights of way. Non-Federal spon-sor pays all project costs in excessof the Federal limit of $500,000.Sponsor agrees to maintain theproject.
Section 1135 Project Modifica-tions for the Improvement of theEnvironment (G, P, U)
Federal funds and technical assis-tance available for studies, planning,engineering, construction and ad-ministration.
Cost-share up to $5 million plus non-federal match, 25% for project costs.
Contact Army Corps of Engineers at(312) 846-5330, (309)794-5156 or314) 331-8068
Section 206 Aquatic EcosystemRestoration (G, P, U)
Projects include funding and assis-tance to carry out ecosystem resto-ration and enhancement that is docu-mented to be in the public interest,will improve the environment, and iscost effective.
Federal cost-share of up to $5 millionis available, 35% non-federal cost-share required.
Contact the Army Corps of Engi-neers at 312-353-6400, 309-794-
5590 or 314-331-8404
DEPARTMENT OFENERGY
US Department of EnergyChicago Regional Office9800 S Cass AveArgonne, IL 60439
(630) 252-2110
Topics: Land Use Planning, DisasterPlanning
Sustainable Development
Department of Energy provides avery detailed web site with volumesof information on community plan-ning, land use planning, disasterplanning, and sustainable develop-ment. On this website, you will beable to:
Read about other communities thathave discovered the benefits of sus-tainable development;
Locate technical and financial re-sources that can hlp you communityplan and carry out sustainable devel-opment projects; and
Access model codes and ordi-nances other communities haveused to implement sustainable de-velopment.
Point of Contact:
http://www.ch.doe.gov
UNITED STATEENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONAGENCY (USEPA)
US EPA Region 577 W. Jackson Blvd.Chicago, IL 60604(800) 886-3000 or toll free at (800)621-8431 [email protected]
UNITED STATESENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONAGENCY (USEPA)
http://www.epa.gov/ogd
Environmental Education Grants(E, P, G)
Eligible projects include environmen-tal education activities such as cur-ricula design or dissemination, de-signing or demonstrating educa-tional field methods, and trainingeducators.
November deadline.
Requires a minimum of 25% match-ing funds or in-kind services.
Contact US Environmental Protec-tion Agency (USEPA) at (312) 353-5282.
http://www.epa.gov/region5/enved.
Environmental Justice SmallGrants (E, P)
Projects include those that use com-munity-based approaches for envi-ronmental protection.
Project grants shall not exceed$20,000.
Contact USEPA at (312) 353-1440 or(800) 962-6215.
http://www.epa.gov/region5/
Community based Environmen-tal Protection for Communities(U)
Purpose is to provide place-basedapproaches to address communityand environmental approaches toslow the loss of open space, habitat,and wetlands.- Matching share required.- Need to call for deadlines- Contact USEPA at (312) 621-8431http://www.epa.gov/ecocommunity
USEPA Catalog of Funding Sourcesfor Watershed Protection
http://www.epa.gov/owowwtr1/watershed/wacademy/fund/wfund.pdf
DEPARTMENT OFHOUSING ANDURBANDEVELOPMENT(HUD)
US Department of Housing and Ur-ban DevelopmentRegion VRalph H. Metcalfe Federal building77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Il 60604Phone: (312) 353-5680Fax: (312) 886-2729TTY: (312) 353-7143
United States Department of Hous-ing and Urban Development (HUD):
http://www.hud.gov
HUD has many programs and grantsdealing with urban development andhousing. HUD is also one of the pri-mary agencies for low interest loansfollowing disaster events.
Department ofthe Interior
U.S. GEOLOGICALSURVEY(USGS)
U.S. Geological SurveyWater Resources Division1201 W University, Suite 100Urbana, IL 61801(217) 334-0037
http://www.usgs.gov/
Topics: Data Sources, EmergencyManagement Planning
As one of the 48 Districts in the Wa-ter Resources Division of the U.S.Geological Survey, the Illinois Dis-trict is an integral part of a Federalagency devoted to data collection,applied science, scientific research,and dissemination of information.The USGS performs surveys, inves-
tigations and research, covering to-pography, geology, hydrology, andthe mineral resources of the UnitedStates. They classify lands as totheir mineral water resources andpublish and disseminate data rela-tive to the foregoing activities. TheUSGS also publishes flow rates, andpeak flows of certain streams and riv-ers.
National Water Data Exchange (I,G, O, P, E, U)
- Each state has a User AssistanceCenter. These centers can provide:
- Factual information on flood peaksand discharges, flood depths and ve-locities, profiles of the water surfaceand areas inundated during majorfloods, time-of-travel of flood wave,and sediment transport information
- Interpretative information regardingflood frequency relations, estimatesof 10-, 50-, 100-, and 500-year flooddischarges, computed water surfaceprofiles, and flood-prone areas delin-eated on topographic maps- Assistance in minimizing floodlosses by quickly identifying areas ofpotential flood hazards- Additional information on the hydrol-ogy of floodplains.
Point of Contact:(217) 334-0037
National ParkServicehttp://www.nps.gov/
The objectives of the National ParkService are to administer the proper-ties under its jurisdiction, to protect
the natural environment of the areas,and to assist States, local govern-ments, and citizen groups in the de-velopment of park areas, the protec-tion of the natural environment, andthe preservation of historic proper-ties.
Rivers, Trails and ConservationAssistance Program (G, O, P, E)
- The Rivers, Trails and ConservationAssistance Program provides Na-tional Park Service staff for assis-tance to communities for river andtrail corridor planning and open spacepreservation efforts.- Program personnel are acknowl-edged experts in facilitating coopera-tive planning efforts.-Projects are all based on substan-tial involvement of varied communityinterests.-Targeted National Park Service as-sistance with grassroots planningcan help communities make in-formed choices based upon consen-sus about future growth and develop-ment that will help avoid future floodlosses.
Point of Contact:
IllinoisRivers, Trails & ConservationAssistanceNational Park Service25 East Washington, Suite 1650Chicago, IL 60602Fax: (312) 862-6285
Missouri/Southern IllinoisRivers,Trails & Conservation AssistanceNational Park Service11 North 4th St., Suite 1200St. Louis, MO 63102Fax (314) 655-1646
FISHANDWILDLIFESERVICE
Great Lakes - Big River RegionU.S.Fish and Wildlife Service1 Federal DriveBHWFederal Building
Fort Snelling, MN 55111Phone: (612) 713-5360
Http://www.fws.gov/
Topics: Multi-Objective Manage-ment, Mitigation Techniques
The mission of the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service is to work with oth-ers, to conserve, protect, and en-hance fish and wildlife and their habi-tats for the continuing benefit of theAmerican people. Their major re-sponsibilities are: migratory birds,endangered species, freshwater andanadromous fish, the National Wild-life Refuge System, wetlands, con-serving habitat, and environmentalcontaminants.
The Fish and Wildlife Service pro-vides expertise on questions relatingto fish, wildlife, and habitat resource,preservation and maintenance. Theyalso review wetland projects as partof the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’404 permit program.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife (O,I, E, G)
-Eligible projects include restorationor enhancement of wildlife habitat,does not fund land acquisition orsalaries.-Need to call for application dead-lines.-Matching or in-kind services pre-ferred, 10-year habitat developmentagreement required.-Contact the US Fish and WildlifeService (USFWS) at (847) 381-2253or 1250 S Grove, Suite 103,Barrington IL 60010 for information.
Point of Contact:
http://offices.fws.gov/directory/listofficestate.cfm
Region 3: Twin Cities, Minnesota (Il-linois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Min-nesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin)
(612) 713-5361
Northeastern Illinois WetlandsConservation Account (I, G, O, P,E)
Eligible projects include restoration,enhancement, and preservation ofwetlands. Other eligible projects in-clude those that promote under-standing, appreciation, and steward-ship of wetlands
- Application deadlines vary. $5,000-$150,000 grant range.
- Matching funds preferred but not re-quired. Limited to Northeastern Illi-nois area.- Contact the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService at (847) 381-2253 for infor-mation.
Point of Contact:
http://offices.fws.gov/directory/listofficestate.cfm
Region 3: Twin Cities, Minnesota (Il-linois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Min-nesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin)
(612) 713-5361
Challenge Grant Program (O, I,E, G)
- Purpose for wildlife habitat restora-tion, streambank stabilization, oreducation.
- Application deadlines from June toAugust. Grant ranges vary up to$10,000.- 50% Match required.- Contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser-vice at (847) 381-2253 or (309) 793-5800.
Point of Contact:
http://offices.fws.gov/directory/listofficestate.cfm
Region 3: Twin Cities, Minnesota (Il-linois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Min-nesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin)
(612) 713-5361
FederalEmergencyManagementAgency (FEMA)Region V - Flood Insurance and Miti-gation Division536 South Clark StreetChicago, IL 60605(312) 408-5500
http://www.fema.gov
Topics: Floodplain Management,Floodplain Mapping, Risk Assess-ment, Mitigation Planning, MitigationTechniques.
FEMA Region V has a Division thathandles the administration of the Na-tional Flood Insurance Program(NFIP), mitigation programs, andhelps states, communities and pri-vate entities interpret the federalregulations.
NATIONAL FLOODINSURANCEPROGRAM (NFIP)
Floodplain mapping, and Flood-plain Management (I, G, O, P, E,U)
Regional staff includes engineersand planners assigned to help com-munities.
They provide technical assistanceand publications to help citizens andlocal officials understand NFIP floodmaps and the regulatory require-ments for communities to participate
in the NFIP.
Point of Contact:
Natural Hazards SpecialistsFEMA, Region V536 South Clark, 6th FloorChicago, Illinois 60605
(312) 408-5500
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(G)
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Pro-gram will pay for 75% of the eligiblecosts of such mitigation projects.
The projects should be consistentwith the recommendations of thestate’s mitigation plans and strate-gies.
Projects must be shown to becost-effective, and they may mitigatehazards other than the one thatcaused the disaster.
Point of Contact:
Mitigation SpecialistFEMA, Region V536 South Clark, 6th FloorChicago, Illinois 60605
(312) 408-5591
Flood Mitigation Assistance(FMA) (G)
To assist states and local govern-ments to implement cost-effectivemeasures that will reduce future flooddamage and reduce future flood insur-ance claims.
Examples of eligible projects includeacquisition or elevation of NationalFlood Insurance Program-insuredbuildings, and minor drainage im-provement projects.
Also hazard mitigation plans can begenerated with these funds.
Point of Contact:
Mitigation SpecialistFEMA, Region V536 South Clark, 6th FloorChicago, Illinois 60605
(312) 408-5591
Pre-Disaster Mitigation (G)
To assist states and local govern-ments to implement cost-effectivehazard mitigation activities that com-pliment a comprehensive mitigationprogram, and reduce injuries, loss oflife, and damage and destruction ofproperty.
Emphasis is on the development ofstate and local multi-hazard mitiga-tion plans that meet the DMA 2K cri-teria.
Eligible activities include state man-agement costs, information dissemi-nation, planning, technical assis-tance and mitigation projects.
Point of Contact:
Mitigation SpecialistFEMA, Region V536 South Clark, 6th FloorChicago, Illinois 60605
Emergency Management Insti-tute (I, G)
FEMA’s National Emergency Train-ing Center in Emmitsburg, MD, is thehome of the Emergency Manage-ment Institute (EMI) and the NationalFire Academy.
Classes in many areas of emergencymanagement, including emergencyplanning, exercise design and evalu-ation disaster management, hazard-ous materials response, and fire ser-vice management.
EMI course are also given by manystates.
An Independent Study Program isalso available to private citizens.
Special seminars and workshops areoffered via satellite as part of FEMA’sEmergency Education Network,called EENET.
Courses of special interest to engi-neers, architects and building codeofficials are:• Retrofitting Floodprone Residen-tial Buildings• Multihazard Building Design Sum-mer Institute• Digital Hazard Data Course• Managing Floodplain Develop-ment Through the National Flood In-surance Program• National Flood Insurance Program• Community Rating System
Point of Contact:
www.training.fema.gov/
Community Rating System (CRS)(G)
The CRS is a program that givesflood insurance reduction credits tocommunities for proper floodplainmanagement efforts.
Flood insurance policy holders areeligible for major premium reduc-tions based on how well a commu-nity regulates future floodplain devel-opment activities and steps taken toreduce current flood risks.
Point of Contact:
ISO/CRS Specialist for Illinois1126 Schuyler StPeru, IL 61354(815) [email protected]
Increased Cost of Compliance(ICC)
ICC is available on all National FloodInsurance Program (NFIP) flood in-surance policies. This coverage pro-vides an additional $20,000 to el-evate, relocate, demolish, orfloodproof substantially damaged
structures. A home is consideredsubstantially damage when the costof repairs equal or exceeds 50% ofthe structures pre-damage marketvalue. Communities have the optionof adopting a cumulative substantialdamage provision where ICC cover-age can become available when astructure’s cumulative damagesequal or exceed 50% of the marketvalue.
Point of Contact:
FEMA Region V536 South Clark StreetChicago, IL 60605(312) 408-5500
*NOTE* The Illinois Department ofNatural Resources/Office of WaterResources (IDNR/OWR) is the StateCoordinating office for the NationalFlood Insurance Program. Ques-tions regarding FEMA programs canalso be directed to IDNR/OWR’sState Coordinator at (217) 782-3863or [email protected] .
Internal RevenueService (IRS)Internal Revenue Service 230 S. Dearborn St. Room 2400,Stop 6604-CHIChicago, IL 60604(312) 566-4912
Internal Revenue Service3101 Constitution DriveSpringfield, IL 62704(312) 862-6015
www.irs.gov
Federal Tax Incentives for Con-servation (I, O, U)
Owners of environmentally sensitiveland that has been donated for con-servation purposes, or has beenplaced in a conservation easement,may qualify for significant federal taxdeductions.
Reference is the Internal RevenueService (IRS) Code [170(h)].
Contact the IRS or your federal taxadvisor for more information.
National Oceanicand AtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)14th Street & Constitution Avenue,NWRoom 6217Washington, DC 20230
Phone: (202) 482-6090Fax: (202) [email protected]://www.nws.noaa.gov/
Topics: Emergency ManagementPlanning.
Reports the weather of the U.S. andits possessions and providesweather forecasts to the generalpublic, issues warnings againstnatural events, such as hurricanes,tornadoes, floods, and tsunamis,provides special services in supportof aviation, marine activities, agricul-
ture, forestry, urban air-quality con-trol, and other weather-sensitive ac-tivities; monitors and reports all nonfederal weather modification activi-ties conducted in the United States.
Local Flood Warning Systems (G)
Floodplain information and interpre-tation assistance for specific pointson larger rivers of the United Statescan be obtained from the NationalWeather Service.
NWS provides flood forecasts andwarnings on larger rivers and pro-vides flash flood warnings on smallerstreams.
Interested communities are assistedin establishing flood warning sys-tems.
There are 12 field forecasting officesacross the United States. Regionaloffice staff can identify field stationsnear a user.
Point of Contact:
There are six Regional Offices:h t t p : / / w w w. n w s . n o a a . g o v /regions.shtml
Central: Kansas City, MO(816) 268-3135
(Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Min-nesota, Missouri, Nebraska, NorthDakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin,Wyoming)
Small BusinessAdministration(SBA)Illinois District Office500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1250Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511Telephone: (312) 353-4528Fax: (312) 886-5688www.sba.gov/ (Disasters)
Topics: Multi-Objective Manage-ment, Mitigation Funding
Funding to provide support tograssroots organizations to developwatershed partnerships in partcomes from the EPA. Eight Federalagencies are responsible for devel-oping a Clean Water Action Plan. Asa result of this plan, in 1998 the EPAselected the River Network to admin-ister and coordinate the WatershedAssistance Grants. Agencies re-sponsible for developing the ActionPlan include Defense, Interior, Agri-culture and others. SBA offers low in-terest loans after floods.
Watershed Assistance Grants(I,G, O, P)
The purpose of the Watershed Assis-tance Grants program is to providesmall grants to local watershed part-nerships to support their organiza-tional development and long term ef-fectiveness.
These grassroots citizens’ organiza-tions are dedicated to protecting andrestoring the watershed in their area.
Interested persons should use theself-screening process, which is
available to assure that persons andorganizations are eligible to receivea grant and that the activities beingproposed meet the program criteria.
Point of Contact:This is one of the Federal agenciescoordinating development of theClean Water Plan.
Interagency CoordinatorU.S. Army Corp of EngineersCECW-PD441 G Street N.W., 3G73Washington, D.C. 20314-1000(202) 761-4489Fax: (202) 761-0140www.rivernetwork.org
United StatesDepartment ofTransportation(USDOT)U.S. Department of Transportation1200 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, D.C. 20590(202) 366-4000www.dot.gov
Scenic Byway Program (U)
Purpose is to create or preserve trea-sured American byways or roads.Grants are available for states andcommunities to develop scenic road-ways and associated open space.
http://www.byways.org
State Sources
The State of Illinois administers numerous programs for community-based water resource management. Some of themoney for these programs originates at the federal level and is Apass-through@ funding, but much comes directly fromthe State.
Useful State websites:http://www.illinois.gov/
Catalog of State Assistance to Local Governments:http://www.legis.state.il.us/commission/igcc/catalog1999.pdf
Contact your local state legislative office for application details.
IllinoisDepartment ofAgriculture(IDOA)Illinois Department of AgricultureDivision of Natural ResourcesP.O. Box 19281 State FairgroundsSpringfield, IL 62794-9281(217) 782-2172(217) 524-6858 TTY
http://www.agr.state.il.us
Topic: Land and Water Resources,site review, groundwater, erosionprotection.
The Illinois Department of Agricul-ture/Division of Natural Resourcesworks closely with the Natural Re-source and Conservation Service(NRCS) and local Soil and WaterConservation Districts to providetechnical assistance to land ownersregarding flooding or erosion prob-lems.
IllinoisDepartment ofCommerce andCommunityAffairsDepartment of Commerce and Com-munity Affairs620 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 782-7500(800) 785-6055 TDD
http://www.ildceo.net/dceo/
Community Development Assis-tance Program (Community De-velopment Block Grant) (G)
Eligible projects must include activi-ties that improve community welfare,specifically in moderate or low-in-come areas. Conservation-relatedprojects can possibly include the ac-quisition of real property (e.g., flood-prone areas), construction of water orsewer facilities, and initiatives for en-ergy conservation. Funding compe-tition is intense.
Application deadlines vary; no matchrequired.
Money originates at the federal levelas the Community DevelopmentBlock Grant and is administered di-rectly to Aentitlement@ communi-ties such as the urbanized countiesin Northeastern Illinois and selected
municipalities such as the City ofChicago. In other areas, municipali-ties and other units of local govern-ment should contact their countygovernment to apply for funds fromthe state under the Community De-velopment Assistance Program.Community groups should workthrough their local municipality in in-corporated areas and the next levelof local government (i.e. township orcounty) in other areas.
IllinoisDepartment ofCorrectionsIllinois Department of Corrections1301 Concordia Ct., PO Box 19277Springfield, IL 62794-9277(217) [email protected]
Volunteer Labor Force (G)
Prisoners to sandbag, constructlevees and flood fight. Prisoners arealso occasionally used to cleanstreams of brush and debris or cleanup following a flood disaster.
Point of Contact:Illinois Department of Corrections,Office of Communication(217) 522-2666 ext. 2008
IllinoisEmergencyManagementAgency (IEMA)IIllnois Emergency ManagementAgency2200 S. Dirksen PkwySpringfield, Illinois 62703-4528217/782-7860www.state.il.us/iema
The primary responsibility of the Illi-nois Emergency ManagementAgency (IEMA) is to better preparethe State of Illinois for natural,manmade or technological disas-ters, hazards, or acts of terrorism.IEMA coordinates the State’s disas-ter mitigation, preparedness, re-sponse and recovery programs andactivities, functions as the StateEmergency Response Commis-sion, and maintains a 24-hour Com-munication Center and State Emer-gency Operations Center (SEOC).The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/con-sequence management responseand operations to notify, activate, de-ploy and employ state resources inresponse to any threat or act of ter-rorism. IEMA assists local govern-ments with multi-hazard emergencyoperations plans, mitigation plans,and maintains the Illinois EmergencyOperations Plan as well as the FEMArequired State Mitigation Plan.
The Illinois Emergency Manage-ment Agency (IEMA) also adminis-ters the Public Assistance Programand the Individual Assistance Pro-gram. The Public Assistance (PA)Program provides federal disaster
assistance to state and local govern-ment organizations for debris re-moval, emergency protective mea-sures and the permanent restorationor replacement of public facilities thatare owned and operated by an eli-gible organization. Assistance mayalso be provided to certain privatenon-profit organizations that provideservices of a governmental natureopen to all persons within the com-munity. Under the Individual Assis-tance Program, IEMA works closelywith the Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency (FEMA) and theSmall Business Administration(SBA) to provide disaster assistanceto individuals, families, and busi-nesses following Presidential disas-ter declarations. Disaster assis-tance may come in the form of loansor grants to restore the disaster areato pre-disaster condition.
IEMA provides training for municipaland county emergency managersand first responders on a wide rangeof topics such as emergency plan-ning, unified command, exercise de-sign and evaluation, mitigation andterrorism planning.
The Illinois Emergency Manage-ment Agency offers many differentGrant opportunities for local jurisdic-tions to prepare for or to mitigate theirhazards. Below are two examples:
Hazard Mitigation AssistanceProgram: (G)
Governments must be enrolled andin good standing with the NationalFlood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Eligible initiatives for projects includeacquisition of insured structures andunderlying real property for openspace uses.
Provides up to 75% of project costs,25% match required.
Pre-Disaster Mitigation (G)Assist local governments to imple-ment cost-effective hazard mitiga-
tion activities that compliment acomprehensive mitigation program,and reduce injuries, loss of life, anddamage and destruction of property.
• Emphasis is on the developmentof local multi-hazard mitigation plansthat meet the DMA 2K criteria.
• Eligible activities include informa-tion dissemination, planning, techni-cal assistance and mitigationprojects.
Point of Contact:Ron Davis217/[email protected] [email protected]://www.state.il.us/iema
IllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAgency (IEPA)Division of Water Pollution ControlPermit Section # 151021 North Grand Avenue EastP. 0. Box 19276Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276(217) 782-3397
http://www.epa.state.il.us/
Non-point Source ManagementProgram (Section 319 grants) (G,O)
Eligible projects include controllingor eliminating non-point pollutionsources.
Application deadline is August.
Requires 40% matching funds or in-kind services.
Contact Illinois Environmental Pro-tection Agency (IEPA) at (217) 782-3362.
http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/fi-nancial-assistance
Illinois Clean Lakes Program (G)
Financial assistance available forlakes over 6 acres that are publicly-owned with public access.
Application deadline is Aug. 31 (pre-approval) and Oct. 31 (final approval).
Requires 40% match for phase I,50% local match for phase II.
Contact IEPA at (217) 782-3362.
http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/fi-nancial-assistance/index.html
Lake Education Assistance Pro-gram (G, E, P)
Eligible projects include educationalprograms on inland lakes and lakewatersheds.
Maximum funding of $500 is reim-bursed after completion. Deadlinesare Sept. & Jan.
Contact IEPA at (217) 782-3362.
http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/finan cial-assistance/index.html
Priority Lake and WatershedImplementation Program (G)
Eligible projects include funding toimplement protection/restorationpractices that improve water qualityprioritized publicly-owned lakes.
Funding up to 100%, projects rangefrom $5,000 to $30,000.
Contact IEPA at 217-782-3362.
http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/fi-nancial-assistance/index.html
Illinois HistoricPreservationAgency (IHPA)Illinois Historic Preservation Agency500 East Madison StreetSpringfield, IL 62701www.illinoishistory.gov/
Certified Local Government Pro-gram [for historic preservation](G)
Eligible projects include historicalsurveys, education and historicalpreservation planning.
October deadline, 40% match re-quired.
Contact the Illinois Historic Preser-vation Agency at (217) [email protected]
Illinois Heritage Grants [for his-toric preservation] (G, O)
Eligible projects are those that entailhistorical construction.
40% match required.
Contact the Illinois Historic Preser-vation Agency at (217) 785-1511.
Illinois Dept ofNatural Resources(IDNR)Illinois Department of Natural Re-sourcesOffice of Water ResourcesOne Natural Resources WaySpringfield, IL 62701(217) 782-3863
www.dnr.state.il.us
The Illinois Department of NaturalResources/Office of Water Re-sources (IDNR/OWR) is the stateagency that regulates constructionactivities in the state’s rivers, lakes,and streams. The agency is also veryactive in the planning and funding ofstructural flood control projects whendeemed appropriate.The IDNR re-ceives many requests for assistanceto solve urban flooding and other re-lated water resources problems,each of which leads to some cat-egory of study or action. IDNR/OWRalso coordinates the National FloodInsurance Program, mitigation activi-ties, and floodplain mapping issuesin the state.
State and local floodplain regu-lations and NFIP coordination (I,G, O, P, E)
Provides community-wide or indi-vidual assistance and training tocommunities trying to regulate flood-plain development activities and re-duce existing flood problems.
Can provide communities with train-ing manuals, model floodplain and
stormwater ordinances, technicalassistance, risk assessment, andfloodplain mapping.
Point of Contact:
Paul Osman (Statewide Manager)(217) [email protected]
Small Projects Fund (G)
Provides direct assistance to ruraland smaller communities to reducestormwater related flood damages byalleviating localized, significant drain-age and flood problems.
Provides funding for planning andimplementation of flood controlprojects in accordance with anadopted plan.
Relies on cooperative utilization of lo-cal resources
Limited to $100,000 at a single local-ity.
Point of Contact:
Tom Maloney(217) [email protected]
OPEN SPACE LANDSACQUISITION ANDDEVELOPMENT(OSLAD) PROGRAM& OPEN LANDSTRUST GRANTPROGRAM (G)
Eligible projects include money for
acquisition and development of pub-lic parks for passive recreation/openspace.
Application deadlines vary. Conser-vation easement required with bothprograms.
Funding is reimbursable up to 50%of project costs, reimbursable up to$2 million for the Trust Grant.
Contact Illinois Dept. of Natural Re-sources (IDNR) for both programs at217-782-7481.
http://dnr.state.il.us/ocd/
Education grants (U)
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/classrm/grant
Greenways and Trails PlanningAssistance Program (G)
Eligible units of government includecounties and communities > 10,000
$20,000 maximum awarded, 50% in-kind contribution required.
Must follow a planning process
Contact IDNR at 217-782-3715
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/OREP/PLANNING/greenwaybro2.pdf
Illinois Trail Grant Programs (G,P, O)
- A collection of various trail programswhere eligible projects include ac-quiring or constructing non-motor-ized bicycle and snowmobile pathsand facilities.
- Deadline is March and May.
- 0%-50% match required, depend-ing upon which type of trail grant.
- Contact IDNR at 217-782-7481.
Http://www.dnr.state.il.us/ocd/newtrail2.htm
URBAN &COMMUNITYFORESTRY GRANTPROGRAM (G)
- Purpose is to create or enhance lo-cal forestry programs in communi-ties with a local forestry ordinance.- May deadline.- 50% match required, reimburse-ment up to $5,000.
Contact IDNR at 217-782-2361.
Illinois Wildlife PreservationFund (I, O, U)
- Eligible projects include those thatdeal with management, site invento-ries or on-going education programs.- Deadline is April.- Funding up to $1,000 per project,match preferred but not required.- Contact IDNR at (217) 785-8774.FAX: (217) [email protected]://dnr.state.il.us/ORC/WPF/
Conservation 2000 — EcosystemsProgram (O)
Eligible projects include habitat pro-tection or improvement, technical as-sistance, and education.
The Ecosystems Program providesfinancial and technical support togroups (ecosystem partners) whichseek to maintain and enhance eco-logical and economic conditions inkey watersheds of Illinois.
February deadline, contact IDNR at(217) 785-5500.
http://dnr.state.il.us/OREP/pfc/
State Tax Incentives for Conser-vation (O, I)
Urban land that is environmentallysensitive may qualify for significantproperty tax reductions:
Real Property Conservation RightsAct (765 ILCS 120/1 et seq.).
If land is qualified by having a conser-vation easement, it may be as-sessed at 8 1/3 fair market value.Illinois Natural Areas PreservationAct (525 ILCS 30/1 et.seq)/17 IllAdm. Code.
If land is qualified by being desig-nated as an Illinois Nature Preserve,it may be assessed at $1/year in per-petuity.
OPEN SPACEASSESSMENT(ILLINOIS PROPERTYTAX CODE SECTIONS10-155).
A lower use evaluation is used for landin open space, 10 acre minimumarea, not applicable in Cook County.
Preferential Assessment of Com-mon Areas (Illinois Property TaxCode Sections 10-35).
Purpose is to encourage open spacein residential developments, if quali-fying, assessment is reduced to $1/year.
Other tax incentives may also apply,contact IDNR regarding the RealProperty Conservation Rights Actand the Illinois Natural Areas Preser-vation Act at (217) 785-8686. Con-tact your local township or countyassessor to determine eligibility un-der the Open Space Assessmentand Preferential Assessment ofCommon Areas.
Illinois StateWater SurveyInstitute of Natural ResourceSustainability
University of Illinois
State Water SurveyCenter For Watershed Science2204 Griffith Dr.Champaign, IL 61820-7495
The Illinois State Water Survey isthe scientific and technical branchof U of I. The Illinois State WaterSurvey maintains the state reposi-tory for flood history, floodplain map-ping and hydrologic studies.
Surface Water and FloodplainServices Program (I, G, O, P)
A variety of information and techni-cal services related to surface wa-ter resources and floodplain man-agement are provided to individuals,industry, business professionals,public agencies, and governmentalunits. The Illinois State Water Sur-vey functions as the Floodplain In-formation Repository maintaining alibrary of information and technicaldata related to flooding. The libraryalso includes a complete set of Na-tional Flood Insurance Program(NFIP) maps and studies as well asengineering data and supportivestudies related to flooding, a com-plete set of National Wetlands In-ventory Maps and US GeologicalSurvey topographic quadrangles,and the Survey=s Surface WaterData Files. This information my beviewed by the public during regularbusiness hours. The Water Surveyalso completes flood hazard zone
determinations and calculates ap-proximate base flood elevations.Minimal fees are charged for someservices.
Point of Contact:Bill Saylor (217) 333-0447
Surface Water and FloodplainServices Program (I, G, O, P)
A variety of information and technicalservices related to surface water re-sources and floodplain managementare provided to individuals, industry,business professionals, public agen-cies, and governmental units. The Il-linois State Water Survey functionsas the Floodplain Information Re-pository maintaining a library of infor-mation and technical data related toflooding. The library also includes acomplete set of National Flood Insur-ance Program (NFIP) maps andstudies as well as engineering dataand supportive studies related toflooding, a complete set of NationalWetlands Inventory Maps and USGeological Survey topographicquadrangles, and the Survey=s Sur-face Water Data Files. This informa-tion my be viewed by the public dur-ing regular business hours. The Wa-ter Survey also completes flood haz-ard zone determinations and calcu-lates approximate base flood eleva-tions. Minimal fees are charged forsome services.
Point of Contact:Bill Saylor (217) 333-0447
IllinoisDepartment ofRevenueIllinois Department of Revenue hasnew tax programs for flood victims.
http://www.revenue.state.il.us/
Willard Ice Building101West Jefferson Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702(800) 732-8866 or (217) 782-3336TDD: (800) 544-5304
James R. Thompson Center100West Randolph StreetChicago, Illinois 6060-3274(312) 814-5232
IllinoisDepartment ofTransportation(IDOT)Illinois Department of TransportationHanley Administration Building2300 S. Dirksen ParkwaySpringfield, IL 62764(217) 782-7820
http://www.dot.il.gov
Illinois Transportation Enhance-ment Program (G)
Eligible projects include those thatsupport alternative modes of trans-portation and that preserve visual andcultural resources, including historicpreservation and landscaping beau-tification.
- Planning is encouraged to be com-pleted now for new disbursements.- Local 20% match required forprojects, 50% match for land acqui-sition.
Contact Illinois Dept. of Transporta-tion (IDOT) at 1-800-493-3434.
http://www.dot.state.il.us/opp/
itep.html
Illinois Tomorrow Program (G)
Initiative is a bold, coordinated ap-proach to balanced growth for com-munities throughout the state of Illi-nois. It promotes voluntary state/lo-cal partnerships and focuses onstate programs that invest in exist-ing communities. ILLINOIS TOMOR-ROW is a comprehensive effortguided by the core principles of re-ducing traffic congestion, preservingopen space, encouraging reinvest-ment and redevelopment, enhancingthe quality of life, and encouraging lo-cal government partnership.
As part of his ILLINOIS TOMOR-ROW initiative, the Corridor PlanningGrant Program is designed to help lo-cal governments develop land useand infrastructure plans that promotethe efficient use of transportation fa-cilities and enhance quality of life.
Point of Contact:
Local metropolitan planning organi-zation or the Illinois Department ofTransportation at (217) 782-2863.h t t p : / / w w w . d o t . i l . g o v /corridorplanning/corridor.html
Private and Non-ProfitOrganizations
Private sources for community projects include associations, corporations, and individuals that have established foun-dations for charitable purposes. Many corporate foundations focus their philanthropy in areas near their operations, solocal retailers, businesses, or the local chamber of commerce might be a source of revenue for your project. Most, butnot all, require that the group applying for funding be sponsored by a not-for-profit [501(c)(3)] corporation. Informationabout private foundations can be identified through organizations that specialize in grant information research. Feesfor services or products may be charged by these organizations, so be sure to clarify if charges will be incurred. For do-it-your-selfers, local grant data collection centers are available throughout Illinois. Some clearing houses for informa-tion include:
RESOURCES FORGLOBALSUSTAINABILITYP.O. Box 3665, Cary, NC 27519.1-800-724-1857
RGS publishes a yearly catalogcalled Environmental GrantmakingFoundations
www.environmentalgrants.com
SONORANINSTITUTEUseful web site in identifying re-sources:http://www.sonoraninstitute.org/(520) 290-0828
The Foundation Center.79 Fifth Street, New York,New York 10003-3076(212) 620-4230
http://foundationcenter.org/
The River Network Directory listsover 3600 grassroots river and water-shedconservation groups, local agen-cies, and governments.
w w w . r i v e r n e t w o r k . o r g /resource-library/
PUBLIC/PRIVATESOURCES
AMERICORPSNational Civilian Community Corps(ANCCC) provides team based sup-port to communities with strategicplans to help implement flood mitiga-tion projects, Project Impact disas-ter preparedness, and post-disastercommunity renovation projects.
www.americorps.org/nccc/
(202) 606-5000
AMERICAN PLANNINGASSOCIATION: More information on planning andregulatory techniques to preservefloodplain openspacecan be found inSubdivision De-sign in
Flood Hazard Areas,Planning AdvisoryService Report # 473. Copies can beordered for $32 ($16 for APA mem-bers) from
American Planning Association122 South Michigan Ave, Suite 1600Chicago, IL 60603(312) 431-9100FAX 431-9985
Growing Smart web pagewww.p lann ing .o rg /p lng in fo /GROWSMAR/gsindex.html
AMERICAN REDCROSSMany resources to help communi-ties and individuals deal with post di-saster recovery and repair. The RedCross produces several excellentbooklets dealing with flood recovery.
American Red Cross2200 W Harrison StreetChicago, IL 60612-3506www.redcross.orghttp://www.redcrossillinois.org/disaster-services1-800 RedCrossChicago Office : (312) 729-6100
Peoria: (309) 677-7272Champaign: (217) 351-5861Danville: (217) 431-5600
www.redcross.org/services/disas-ter/keepsafe/readyflood.pdf
AMERICA THEBEAUTIFUL FUND(U)
Free seeds pro-vided in supportof USDA-spon-sored initiative
Phone is at 202-638-1649
h t t p : / / w w w . a m e r i c a - t h e -beautiful.org
ASSOCIATION OFSTATE FLOODPLAINMANAGERS:The nation=s primary floodplainmanagement association. Annualconference, technical resourcesavailable, training opportunities.Addressing Your Community’sFlood Problems - A Guide for ElectedOfficialsNo Adverse Impact PublicationsMitigation Success Stories
Association of State FloodplainManagers Inc.2809 Fish Hatchery RoadMadison, WI 53713(608) 274-0123FAX 274-0696
Point of Contact:
Paul Osman, ASFPM Midwest Re-gional Director(217)782-4428
CHICAGOWILDERNESS
Small Grants (U)
E l i g i b l eprojects in-clude natu-ral areasenhance-ment,education, and research that focuson biological diversity of northeasternIllinois, northwestern Indiana, and thesoutheastern Wisconsin region.
Application deadlines vary, need tocall
1:1 matching funds or in-kind ser-vices required.
Contact the Chicago Wilderness at(312) [email protected] .
Wetland Restoration Fund: G, U.
Eligible projects include wetlandsand other aquatic ecosystem resto-rations, projects must be in the six-county Chicago metropolitan areaand have either a conservation ease-ment or be owned by a governmentagency.
Deadline is March and October
Contact the Chicago Wilderness at312-346-8166 ext. 30 for information.
ESRI: HAZARDMAPPING SITE- Make an Online Hazard Map
(202) 566-1600
www.esri.com/hazards/makemap.html
FRIENDS OF THECHICAGO RIVER -
www.chicagoriver.org/
28 E Jackson, Suite 1800Chicago IL 60604-2272Phone: (312) 939-0490fax:(312) 939-0931T [email protected]
GREAT LAKESCOMMISSION
Great Lakes Basin Program for SoilErosion and Sediment Control (U)
USDA-sponsored projects includeprotection of Great Lakes WaterQuality by controlling erosion andsedimentation (only available inLake, Cook, and Will Counties).Typical grant amount around$25,000.
Application deadline in January.
Contact the Great Lakes Commis-sion at 734-665-9135.
http://www.glc.org/basin/RFP.html
ILLINOISASSOCIATION FORFLOODPLAIN ANDSTORMWATERMANAGEMENT(IAFSM)
35W 749 Bluff DriveSt Charles, Illinois 60175(630) 443-8145
www.illinoisfloods.org
Annual conference, floodplain man-ager certification, home studycourses, technical resources avail-able, guidebooks on flood reduction,training opportunities.
IL Chapter of the American PlanningAssociation - www.ilapa.org/
ILLINOISCONSERVATIONFOUNDATIONGRANT FUND (P, G)
Eligible projects include those thatenhance natural resources.
February deadlines.
Grants up to $5,000.
Contact is at 312-814-7237
http://www.icf.org
INSTITUTE FORBUSINESS & HOME
SAFETY
Community Land Use and Disastersw w w. i b h s . n e t / i b h s 2 / h t m l /info_center/landuse.htm
NATIONAL FISH ANDWILDLIFEFOUNDATIONGRANTS (U)
Eligible projects include habitat res-toration and protection on privatelands
Deadlines vary per individual pro-gram
Sample grant sizes range from under$5,000 to $75,000.
1133 Fifteenth Street, Suite 1100Washington DC 20005(202) 857-0166FAX: (202) 857-0162
http://www.nfwf.org
NATIONAL TREETRUSTCommunity Tree Planting & Partner-ship Enhancement Monetary GrantProgram: P.
- Eligible projects include commu-nity tree plantings with seedlings andgrants to organizations for urban ar-eas.
Seedlings are donated directly to or-ganizations conducting the plantingsor monetary grants.
Seedlings must be maintained and
reports required for two years aftergrant award.
Contact the National Tree Trust at 1-888-448-7337 for more informationon both these programs.
100 Arbor AvenueNebraska City, NE68410
http://www.nationaltreetrust.org
NORTH AMERICANLAKE MANAGEMENTSOCIETY: U.
Grant Programs and other incentivesperiodically offered to enhance theprotection of lake watersheds.
North American Lake ManagementSociety PO Box 5443Madison, WI 53705-0443Phone (608) 233-2836Fax (608) [email protected]://www.nalms.org/
NORTHEASTERNILLINOIS REGIONALPLANNINGCOMMISSIONVariety of publications and assis-tance.
www.nipc.org/region/
Lake Management EnvironmentalConsiderations in ComprehensivePlanning; A Manual for Local Offi-cials.Model Floodplain and StormwaterManagement ordinancesPeople on the Water Planning GuideAcquiring Open Space Manual
233 South Wacker Suite 800,Sears TowerChicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 454-0400Fax (312) 454-0411
RIVER NETWORKWATERSHEDASSISTANCE GRANTSPROGRAM (U)
Eligible projects include community-based partnerships that conserve orrestore watersheds.
Deadlines are February 18 and June15
Grant amounts range from $1.500-30,000.
- Contact River Network at (503) 241-3506 ext. 47.FAX (503) 241-9256River Network 520SW Sixth Ave, Suite 1130Portland, Oregon 97204
http://www.rivernetwork.org
State Of IllinoisGrant DataCollectionCenters
FOUNDATIONCENTERCOOPERATINGCOLLECTIONS
Illinois State LibraryGwendolyn Brooks Building300South 2nd StreetSpringfield, IL62701-1796Phone: (217) 785-5600TDD: (888) 261-2709
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/
The Donor’s Forum of Chicago
http://www.donorsforum.org208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1540Chicago, IL 60604Phone 312-578-0090Toll-free phone 888-578-0090Fax 312-578-0103Toll-free fax [email protected].
Metropolitan Association for Phi-lanthropy, Inc
1415 OLIVE ST STE 10032. ST LOUIS MO 63103-2315(314) 621-6220
http://www.mapstl.org
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington AveEvanston, IL 60201(847) 448-8600
http://www.epl.org/
Evansville -Vanderburgh CountyPublic Library
200 SE Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd.Evansville, IN 47713SAN: (812)341-0676Telephone: (812) 428-8200Fax: (812) 428-8397http://www.evpl.org/
Rock Island Public Library401 19th StRock Island, IL61201(309) 732-7323ht tp : / /www.rb ls . l ib . i l .us / r ip /index.html
University of Illinois at Spring-field (Brookens Library)
One University Plaza,MS BRK 140,Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
(217) 206-6633
http://www.uis.edu/library/fdc.htm
Natural Hazards Research CenterIBS No. 6, 482 UBCBoulder, CO [email protected](303) 492-6818
Examples of private grant sources for community-basedconservation or water resources projects include:
Kodak American GreenwaysAwards Program (P, G)
Eligible projects include greenwayand trail projects.
Grants range from $500-$2,500.
Contact Greenways Coordinator at(703) 525-6300 orhttp://www.conservationfund.orgpostmaster@[email protected].
Chicago Community Trust (P)
111 E Wacker Dr # 1400Chicago, IL60601(312) 616-8000
http://[email protected]
Exxon-Mobile Educational Foun-dation (U, P)
Emphasis is on conservation andeducation.
Contact is at (972) 444-1104.
http://www.exxonmobile.com
Field Foundation of Illinois (P)
Funding restricted to six-county Chi-cago metropolitan area.
Focus is on prevention and reductionof pollution and preservation and pro-tection of the natural environment.
Call (312) 831-0910 for more informa-tion.www.fieldfoundation.org200 S Wacker Dr # 3860Chicago, IL 60606
Gaylord and Dorothy DonnelleyFoundation (U, P)
Eligible projects primarily conserva-tion. Chicago area only, samplegrants from $3,000-$50,000 range.
Contact for deadlines.
Contact is at35 E. Wacker Drive, Ste. 2600,Chicago, IL 60601,ATTN: Judith Stockdale.
Phone is at (312) 977-2700.FAX: (312) 977-1686
http://www.gddf.org
Wildlife Links (I, G, O)
Eligible projects include manage-ment & education projects for con-servation on golf courses.
Contact National Fish & WildlifeFoundation at (202) 857-0166FAX: (202) 857-01621133 Fifteenth Street, N.W. Suite1100, Washington D.C. 20005
http://www.nfwf.org
Grand Victoria Foundation (P)
Eligible projects include proposals,which address pollution, natural arearestoration, and using Best Manage-ment Practices in northeastern Illi-nois (outside Chicago).Application deadlines twice yearly.
Contact the foundation at (847) 289-8575.
http://www.grandvictoriafdn.org
Motorola Foundation (P)
Eligible projects include efforts nearoperations.
Motorola Foundation1303 East Algonquin RoadSchaumburg, Illinois 60196Email: [email protected]: +1 847 576 6200Fax: +1 847 576 9440
http://www.motorola.com/sponsor-ships/environment.
Captain Planet Foundation (E, P)
Eligible projects include environmen-tal activities for children 6-18 such asurban gardens, water testing, andhabitat restoration.
Grants range from $250-$2,500.
133 Luckie Street, 2nd FloorAtlanta, GA 30303404-522-4270404-522-4204 Fax
http://captainplanetfdn.org/[email protected]
Rails to Trails Clearinghouse (G,O, P, E, U)
Web site has list of funding sourcesfor trail & greenway funding andproject planning.
Contact is at 877-GRNWAYSThe Duke Ellington Building2121 Ward Ct., NW5th Floor Washington, DC 20037(202) 331-9696ht tp : / /www.ra i l s to t ra i l s .o rg /index.html
Other miscellaneous funding alterna-tives:
National Urban & CommunityForestry Council Challenge Cost-Share Program (G, O, P, E)
Eligible projects are urban & commu-nity forestry
25% cost-share needed
Contact is at (209)536-9201
http://www.treelink.org/nucfac/
Illinois Clean Energy CommunityFoundation (P, E, G)
Eligible projects include those thatenhance natural areas, increase theuse of renewable energy, or improveenergy efficiency.
Deadlines in April and July.
Contact is at (312) 372-5191
http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org
