Illinois Recreational Access Program
The Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP), administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with federal VPA-HIP funding, leases private property from landowners to provide semi-controlled public access for outdoor recreational activities, focusing on youth and families. Offered by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Award amount
- Not specified by funder
- Deadline
- Rolling / not specified
- Geography
- Illinois
- Categories
- Environment, Community Development
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP), administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with federal VPA-HIP funding, leases private property from landowners to provide semi-controlled public access for outdoor recreational activities, focusing on youth and families. Landowners receive lease payments, liability insurance, and up to 75% cost-share assistance for implementing habitat management and improvement projects.
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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