IAM-Chi Grant
The IAM-Chi grant is for urban farmers and producers, beginning farmers, historically underserved producers, and food entrepreneurs in Chicago to fund innovative projects to advance urban agriculture. Funding can be used for infrastructure and on-farm equipment, to improve supply chain issues, support conservation practices, enhance soil quality, and more. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. Applications are open from May 1, 2024, to November 30, 2026.
Farm to Food Bank
The Farm to Food Bank program allows Illinois food banks to buy excess products from local farmers. Ongoing enrollment.
Local Food for Schools
Are you a farmer, rancher, producer, distributor, food hub, local food processor, or other entity that would be interested in selling local foods to schools?
Fill out the Illinois State Board of Education’s LFS survey to be added to their list of interested partners! This list assists schools with sourcing local foods. Schools will still need to follow procurement/purchasing rules and verify with each business if they meet their food safety requirements and individual needs.
Learn more and fill out the survey by viewing their Informational Flyer and visiting the LFS website.