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Thoroughbred Breeders Fund Program
CSFA Number: 406-54-4129
Agency Name
Department Of Agriculture (406)
Agency Identification
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Agency Contact
Bureau Chief County Fairs Horse Racing
217-785-0110
Scott.Halpin@Illinois.gov
Short Description
To encourage the breeding of thoroughbred horses in this State and the ownership of such horses by residents of this State in order to provide for sufficient numbers of high quality thoroughbred horses to participate in race meetings in this State and to establish and preserve the agricultural and commercial benefits of such breeding and racing industries to the State of Illinois.
Federal Authorization
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Illinois Statue Authorization
Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 (230 ILCS 5/30) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-30) PA 104-0464 Section 195. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for the objects and purposes hereinafter named: HORSE RACING Payable from the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders Fund: For grants and other purposes for horse racing $2,600,000.00.
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
TITLE 8: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALSCHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURESUBCHAPTER l: HORSE RACING AND BREEDINGPART 290 STANDARDBRED, THOROUGHBRED AND QUARTER HORSE BREEDING AND RACING PROGRAMS, ILLINOIS
Objective
To promote the breeding and racing of thoroughbreds in the State of Illinois.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
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Eligible Applicants
Other;
Applicant Eligibility
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Beneficiary Eligibility
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Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
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Preapplication Coordination
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Application Procedures
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Criteria Selecting Proposals
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Award Procedures
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Deadlines
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Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
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Appeals
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Renewals
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Formula Matching Requirements
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Uses and Restrictions
Grant monies are used to promote the breeding and racing of thoroughbreds in the State of Illinois. Specifically, monies are used to provide owners' awards, to provide purses and purse supplements at the pari-mutuel tracks for restricted stake races and for races restricted to Illinois registered thoroughbreds. Monies are also used for purses for Illinois registered thoroughbreds racing at county fairs. Monies may also be used for stallion owners' awards, promotion of the program and its administration.
Reports
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Audits
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Records
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Account Identification
0709-40654-4900-0055
Obligations
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Range and Average of Financial Assistance
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Program Accomplishments
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Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Refer to Administrative Code Subpart A: Section 290.10-290.20 and Subpart C: Section 290.150-290.215.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
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Headquarters Office
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Program Website
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Example Projects
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Published Date
7/1/2026
GATA Exceptions
None
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2027 : $2,600,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
None
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