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.
Innovation Vouchers Program supports early-stage Illinois companies through R&D partnerships with higher education institutions to develop new products and services and strengthen competitiveness.
The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant funds student-driven projects to create and sustain wildlife habitats on school grounds, promoting hands-on environmental science and stewardship.