Illinois Department of Agriculture announces $3.6 million in grant funds for food infrastructure

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced plans to distribute $3,600,000 over 2026. These funds were appropriated from the 2026 state budget and are set to be used to support local food processing, aggregation, and distribution. These grants will be available for collaborative projects ranging from $1,000 to $250,000 and for individual […]