Section 3085.20  Purpose

a)         The purpose of this Part is to provide rules pertaining to the allocation of grants to units of local government or non-profit entities selected by the Department that currently provide a conservation education or conservation internship program to the youth and young adults. Such grants shall be designed to have the Department work with the grant recipient to learn about and help to create a Department run conservation education and internship program for the youth and young adults of this State.  Additionally, this Part shall provide requirements for job training and employment opportunities if such programs are implemented by the Department.

b)         The Department may enter into contracts, intergovernmental agreements, grants, cooperative agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other instruments as necessary to implement the Program. [525 ILCS 60/25(d)]