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Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi) is sponsored by USDA Farm Service Agency Outreach Office and Illinois FSA Office, in cooperation with with University of Illinois Extension. These grants fund innovative projects to advance urban agriculture in Chicago, supporting conservation practices, infrastructure, on-farm equipment, and supply chain improvements. It is a first-come, first-served competitive basis program.
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gov/news-events/news/05-08-2024/usda-innovative-agriculture-micro-grants-chicago-iam-chi# "Copy link") * SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 8, 2024 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Outreach Office and Illinois FSA Office, in cooperation with University of Illinois Extension, announces an opportunity for urban farmers and producers, beginning farmers, historically underserved producers, and food entrepreneurs in Chicago, Illinois to apply for an IAM-Chi grant.
These grants are designed to fund innovative, forward-thinking, and novel projects to advance urban agriculture in Chicago. Grants must not trigger environmental assessments or evaluations. * Conservation practices which improve soil quality; * Cost-sharing for infrastructure and on-farm equipment; * Improvements in supply chain issues; and * Other innovative projects that support urban agriculture.
* Small, one-time allocations that will require verification of expenses; * Available from $1,000 (minimum) to $25,000 (maximum) in funding; * Awarded to eligible producers for projects that will be completed within 3 months; * First-come, first-serve competitive basis, beginning now until November 30, 2026; and * Available as soon as possible or within 2 months after grant submission if selected for funding.
Assistance is available for answering questions about the IAM-Chi grant application process. Applicants who are not able to receive funds in one year, may be considered for funding in a future year, depending on available funds. To obtain more information, please contact University of Illinois Extension at iam-chi-grant@illinois.
edu, and to download a grant application, please go to go. illinois. edu/IamChiGrant.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Urban farmers and producers, beginning farmers, historically underserved producers, and food entrepreneurs in Chicago, Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi) are due November 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago (IAM-Chi) is funded by USDA Farm Service Agency Outreach Office and Illinois FSA Office, in cooperation with with University of Illinois Extension. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: grant application form and expense verification. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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