The application period for the 2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant program is currently open, with a deadline set for March 27. The grant aims to support investments in food processing, aggregation, and distribution to help products grown in Illinois reach more consumers.
The program is designed to strengthen the local food supply chain by providing financial assistance to projects that improve how locally produced foods are processed and distributed. This initiative seeks to benefit both producers and consumers by making it easier for Illinois-grown products to be available throughout the state.
Applicants can use the grants for a range of activities related to food infrastructure, including upgrading equipment or expanding facilities that handle local agricultural goods. The goal is to ensure that more locally sourced foods make their way from farms to tables across Illinois.
Jacqueline A. Haas, a Republican, was elected to the Illinois State House in 2020 and represents the state’s 79th House District after replacing previous state representative Lindsay Parkhurst, according to public records.
As the application deadline approaches, interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals before March 27. More information about the grant program and application process can be found on official state websites.
