05/25/2024
MARCH 2026 UPDATE: All grant funding for the IAM-Chi grant program has been awarded, and the program has concluded. Visit go.illinois.edu/IamChiGrant for more details.
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Chicago-area urban farmers and producers, beginning farmers, historically underserved producers, and food entrepreneurs can apply through the Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago program for $1,000 to $25,000 in one-time grant funds to support innovative, forward-thinking, and novel projects to advance urban agriculture.
IAM-Chi grants will support conservation practices that improve soil quality, cost-sharing for infrastructure and on-farm equipment, improvements in supply chain issues, and other innovative projects that support urban agriculture.
Grant Details:
- Awarded on a first-come, first-served competitive basis
- Eligible projects must be completed within three months
- Grants must not trigger environmental assessments or evaluations
- Applications are open now through November 30, 2026
Learn more about the program and download a grant application: go.illinois.edu/IamChiGrant
IAM-Chi grants are supported by USDA Farm Service Agency Outreach and Illinois FSA Offices, in cooperation with Illinois Extension.
