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Find similar grantsIFB Rural Development Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB). This program supports rural development projects that positively impact Farm Bureau members and other rural Illinoisans. It aligns with IFB policy and local government priorities, focusing on community and economic development and enhancing quality of life.
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IFB Rural Development Grant Program | Illinois Farm Bureau The IFB Rural Development Grant Program will accept applications for 2026-2027 beginning October 1, 2026, through 11:59 pm on December 1, 2026. Please be sure to click on the FAQs for important details about the grant program. More information including videos, program overview, photos and news is available below.
Once you have reviewed FAQs and other information, please contact your local county Farm Bureau® to discuss your project and request a link to the JotForm application starting October 1st. While you may speak with the county Farm Bureau® about your project prior to this date, the application link will not go live or be available for them to send to you until October 1st.
County Farm Bureau® contact information can be found here: Find Your County Farm Bureau | Illinois Farm Bureau. For any additional questions, please email RDgrants@ilfb. org .
See the Rural Development Grants help two Illinois communities Knox County Rural Development Grant Testimonial Madison County Rural Development Grant Testimonial The Illinois Farm Bureau ® (IFB) Rural Development Grant Program is designed to support rural development projects that will positively impact Farm Bureau® members and other rural Illinoisans.
Aligning with IFB policy and local government priorities, the program strives to elevate and place additional focus on rural development. It provides resources to help local communities and counties in rural Illinois successfully implement projects focused on supporting community and economic development as well as enhancing quality of life.
IFB is looking for projects that will meet an economic development or quality of life need in a community, county or rural area, and get residents excited about what is happening in their community.
Examples could include projects that: Focus on attracting businesses Provide access to fresh foods Increase healthcare access Expand recreational opportunities Increase available housing Enhance emergency services support (fire, emergency medical services, police) Otherwise positively impact farmers and rural Illinoisans Rural development requires a team effort.
The grants will be awarded in conjunction with county Farm Bureaus® and their local partners. For more information about the program, please contact your local county Farm Bureau® or email RDgrants@ilfb. org .
Rural Development Grants in the News Gibson City association gets grants to preserve historic building | WCIA. com Vintage Country: IFB Rural Development Grant helps restore Saenger Halle in Warsaw | | farmweeknow. com Saenger Halle restoration project receives grant money IFB names new Rural Development Grant recipients IFB Rural Development Grant applications available | General | farmweeknow.
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com Commitment to Illinois Farm Bureau Grants - COUNTRY Financial Edwards Award Press Release Fulton CFB and City of Cuba mobile healthcare initiative Schuyler 2026 Rural Development Grant Announcement Montgomery 2026 Rural Development Grant Press Release IFB Awards More Than $100,000 In Rural Development Grants | Morning Ag Clips RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS | Xenia Fire Protection Boyd, other organizations receive rural development grants Illinois Farm Bureau awards grants to local projects | WIFR TV Illinois Farm Bureau Awards $105,000 in Rural Development Grants | WSIU Public Broadcasting Albion Parks Receives $3,000 Grant from Illinois Farm Bureau | WFIW (wfiwradio.
com) CLAY COUNTY FARM BUREAU GRANT (wnoi. com) Illinois Farm Bureau invests $3,000 in Hancock County | Daily Gate City - Keokuk, Iowa | mississippivalleypublishing. com Illinois Farm Bureau invests $3,000 in Taste of Hancock County New Farm Bureau grant helps offer a taste of Hancock County Hancock County Economic Development receives Illinois Farm Bureau rural development grant – Muddy River News
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local communities and counties in rural Illinois, often in conjunction with county Farm Bureaus and their local partners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for IFB Rural Development Grant Program are due December 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
IFB Rural Development Grant Program is funded by Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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