Illinois Forestry Development Council Small Grants Program
Success Stories
The Illinois Forestry Development Council’s Small Grants Program provides funding to support projects that address actions outlined in the Forest Action Plan. Below are success stories from some of these funded projects.
Walnut Council National Meeting – Future in Forestry (IFDC Small Project FY’26)


4-H Green Communities Tree Program (IFDC Small Project FY’26)

Addressing the Tree Farm Inspection Backlog (IFDC Small Project FY’26)

Sparking Prescribed Burn Associations in Illinois (IFDC Small Project FY’26)

Forests Forward: Education, Events, and Engagement (IFDC Small Project FY’26)

Forest and Environmental Education in a Unique Camp Setting (IFDC Small Project FY’26)
