The Dudley Smith Initiative from the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station funds research and outreach advancing sustainable, innovative agriculture and rural revitalization in Illinois.
The Illinois ACES Land Grant Initiative funds interdisciplinary research and Extension projects to solve major food, agriculture, environment, economy, community, and health challenges in Illinois.
The Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant funds research and innovation projects that broadly advance Illinois' specialty crop industry, supporting science-based improvements in production, safety, and distribution.
Illinois Humanities' Foreground Rural Initiative grants fund creative and collaborative cultural projects that strengthen community and public humanities in rural Illinois.
ISBE's grant supports and enhances Illinois grades 5–12 agricultural, food, and natural resources education programs by funding quality improvements and alignment with state standards.
The Farm Family Resource Initiative grant funds statewide needs assessments, mental health resources, and support networks to improve the health and well-being of Illinois farm families.