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Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant Director Jerry F. Costello II Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant ⚠️ Important Notice for Grant Applicants ⚠️ Planning to apply for an Illinois Department of Agriculture grant? All applicants must pre-register before submitting an application.
Click here to review grant pre-registration requirements. The application window is open May 7, 2026 12 p. m.
through June 5, 2026 12 p. m. Notice of Funding Opportunity Supplement Specialty Crop Block Grant FAQs NOTE: The 2025 Awardees were announced September 23, 2025.
Click here to see a list of current ISCBG projects. The purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
” The Illinois Department of Agriculture has been allocated funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to administer the program. These funds are supporting projects that are intended to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry.
Illinois currently devotes more than 83,000 acres of farmland to growing specialty crops, which produce nearly $500 million in sales for Illinois farmers.
To encourage further expansion of this industry, and to take full advantage of the allocated funds, the Department invites the development of projects pertaining to the following issues affecting the specialty crop industry: Improving compliance with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act; Investing in specialty crop research and technology; Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops; Improving pest and disease control; Improving Food Access in underserved communities and among veterans Protecting and improving pollinator health; Improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems; Developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops.
Applications for grant funds should describe how the project potentially affects and produces measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and/or the public rather than a single organization, institution, or individual. The Illinois Department of Agriculture will not award grant funds for projects whose products or services promote or provide profit that solely benefits a single organization, institution, or individual.
Examples of Acceptable Projects: A non-profit organization requests funds to demonstrate the viability of organic small fruit production and partners with Cooperative Extension to publicize the working model of diversification to other regional growers.
A single farmer implements food safety practices or models on his/her property to meet food safety requirements and conducts a field day and training services to encourage other small family farmers to adopt the methods Grants for project will be awarded through a competitive review process that includes the use of an independent committee of stakeholders from the agricultural community.
Click here for SCBG application submission details for the federal fiscal year 2026 application window Resources for current IL SCBG awardees List of past and current IL SCBG awards Program Contact Information ISCBG Grant Administrator Illinois Department of Agriculture E-mail: AGR. ISCBG@Illinois.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Specialty crop projects in Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Sustainable Agriculture Grants Program (Illinois) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Agriculture. This program funds sustainable agriculture research, education, and demonstration through conferences, training, on-farm research, and educational outreach in Illinois. It aims to balance environmental and economic concerns by promoting practices that maintain profitability while conserving soil, protecting water resources, and controlling pests through environmentally friendly means.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Grant Programs is a collection of grants from the Illinois Department of Agriculture that funds agricultural development, food system infrastructure, and specialty crop competitiveness across Illinois. Programs include the Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant, the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, and the Local Food Infrastructure Grant, supporting projects that strengthen food supply chains, expand markets for small farms and food businesses, and grow local food distribution. Eligible applicants include agricultural producers and organizations in Illinois; pre-registration is required before applying.
AgriFIRST Grant Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Agriculture that funds projects that enhance the value of agricultural products or expand agribusiness in Illinois. The program is designed to support persons and agribusinesses undertaking development activities with direct agricultural impact. Eligible applicants are individuals and agribusinesses located in Illinois that are pursuing projects related to agricultural value-added activities or agribusiness expansion. Specific award amounts and eligibility criteria are determined based on the nature and scope of each proposed project. Contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture for current application details and deadlines.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.