StateRolling / continuousDirect grantIllinois only
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant (LFIG)
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State-funded infrastructure grants supporting local and regional food aggregation, processing, cold storage, and distribution capacity.
Typical award
Up to ~$150,000; varies by cycle
Deadline
Annual; pre-registration required
Type of support
Funding / grants · Food hubs & infrastructure
Who can apply
Individual producer, Non-profit
Fits these operations
Value-added & food business, Mixed / diversified
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.
Am I eligible?
Farm or business must operate in IL
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
Applicant is usually required to be registered to do business in the state
Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested
How to apply
1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
2Contact Illinois Department of Agriculture before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
3Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
4Submit whenever you are ready — rolling review, earlier is usually better
5Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting
What you'll need
Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
Project description and itemized budget
Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit
Timeline & contact
Rolling review — expect roughly 1–3 months from submission to decision
Get help: Illinois Department of Agriculture — also try Cooperative Extension in your county
Ready to apply?
Applications go through Illinois Department of Agriculture, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.
New York's state-administered allocation of the federal RFSI program builds aggregation, processing, and distribution capacity for regional food systems.
Farm or business must operate in NY
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply