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Grant Writing
In cooperation with the member agency staff, IAPD can guide an agency through the grant seeking process for funds available from IDNR, specifically through the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant program, Bicycle Path Grant, Boat Access Area Development, Land and Water
Conservation Fund, Local Government Snowmobile grant program, Recreational Trails Program, and Urban and Community Forestry grants.
Foundation Development
More than 65 nonprofit, 501(c)3 foundations are affiliated with, or in support of, park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies in Illinois. IAPD maintains a registry of those foundations and supplies information or guidance on governance issues, board development, legal requirements, fundraising ideas, bylaws, policies and procedures. IAPD also offers workshops on this topic.
Tax and Bond Referendum
IAPD has considerable experience working with districts on referendum issues. Many resources are available from the IAPD Knowledge Center.
Park District Formation
IAPD has created an excellent educational source on how to form a park district. This step-by-step guide is available on the IAPD website.
News Release Development and Distribution
IAPD will write and distribute news releases for members regarding awards, attendance at educational sessions, appointment to IAPD committees and other pertinent endeavors.
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