County Fairground Improvement Grant
The County Fairground Improvement Grant from Compeer Financial funds upgrades to agricultural facilities at county fairgrounds, supporting education, exhibitions, and youth involvement in agriculture.
Funder: Compeer Financial
Due Dates: October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per grant; awards must be spent by August 1 of the following year
Summary: Supports renovation and modernization of agricultural buildings and facilities at county fairgrounds in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Key Information: Applicants must be located within Compeer's 144-county territory and projects must benefit agricultural spaces, not general public or entertainment venues.
Description
This grant program is dedicated to enhancing county fairgrounds by funding the renovation, modernization, and construction of agricultural buildings and facilities. The goal is to ensure that fairgrounds provide a safe, educational, and engaging environment for showcasing agriculture, supporting youth leadership, and fostering positive public impressions of the agricultural industry. Projects should directly benefit spaces used for agricultural displays, livestock exhibitions, youth exhibitors, or agriculture education and outreach.
