Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program
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CSFA Number: 406-46-0737
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Agriculture (406)
Agency Identification
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Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This competitive grant program provides an opportunity for entities to receive funds for carrying out research, education or on-farm demonstration projects that would benefit sustainable agriculture.
Federal Authorization
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Illinois Statue Authorization
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Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Sustainable Agriculture Act (505 ILCS 135/1 et seq.)
Objective
To increase agriculture producer profitability while protecting/enhancing the environment
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Small Businesses; Individuals;
Applicant Eligibility
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Beneficiary Eligibility
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Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Meeting the Needs of the Most Vulnerable
Credentials / Documentation
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Preapplication Coordination
Applications are reviewed by a Committee. That body makes recommendations to the Department on which projects should be funded.
Application Procedures
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Criteria Selecting Proposals
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Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
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Uses and Restrictions
Grantees must design and implement research, education or on-farm demonstration projects that would advance sustainable agriculture.
Reports
Interim and final reports must be submitted to the Department by grantees.
Account Identification
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Range and Average of Financial Assistance
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Program Accomplishments
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Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
The Department issues yearly guidelines for the implementation of the program.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
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Published Date
11/15/2015
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
None
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