Natural Areas –

Capacity Building

Letter of Inquiry Application

Project Description Form

Please complete this form and save it as CapcFormto your computer. You will be prompted to upload the completed form along with other attachments at the end of the Online Questionnaire.

Organization
Name of Organization: TYPE HERE
Project Title
Project Title: TYPE HERE
Location & Resources – list the location of your organization’s area of operation and the natural resources and types of land uses it includes.
Major Watershed(s): / TYPE HERE
County or Counties Served: / TYPE HERE
Illinois Conservation Opportunity Area(s): / TYPE HERE
Illinois Natural Area Inventory Site(s): / TYPE HERE
Endangered or Threatened Species: / TYPE HERE
Other important natural resources in your area of operation: / TYPE HERE
Major Land Uses in the planning area: / TYPE HERE
Organization’s History
List the mission of your organization:
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List the year your organization was founded:
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Describe the history of your organization in acquiring land and conservation easement in Illinois:
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Describe the organizational and strategic planning your organization has accomplished to date:
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List your organization’s operating budget for the current year:
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Proposed Work Products
List the main deliverables of your proposed capacity building project:
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Project Need

Describe the need for the proposed capacity building project. Specifically address how the work proposed will move your organization one step closer to acquiring natural areas and wildlife habitat in Illinois.
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Land Conservation Partners
If applicable, list the organizations and government agencies which are actively protecting land in your organization’s area of operation. Describe your group’s history in working in partnership with these organizations. Describe the specific niche of your group in ensuring that natural resources are protected in your organization’s area of operation.
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Results
What is anticipated to be the primary public use/benefit of the land to be ultimately protected as a result of your capacity building project?
TYPE HERE / Will there be full or limited public access to the natural areas your organization seeks to protect with its newly expanded capacity? Describe.
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Describe how your organization plans to protect natural resources in its area of operation after this capacity building project is complete. Will your organization seek to purchase land outright, purchase conservation easements, solicit donated easements etc.?
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How many steps removed is your project from land acquisition? Will land be immediately protected as a result of the proposed project? If not, when do you estimate that the capacity building work will result in specific acquisitions?
TYPE HERE / What else has to happen besides the work proposed in order for your organization to begin purchasing land and/or accepting conservation easements?
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