Illinois Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant

About this opportunity

The Capacity-Building Grant is part of the Illinois Farm to Food Bank Program. Awards of $5,000 to $50,000 fund projects that move fresh, local food into Illinois' emergency food system. The application deadline is December 19, 2026. Applicants must be based in Illinois and show an existing or planned partnership with at least one Feeding Illinois member food bank, supported by a letter. Projects require a dollar-for-dollar non-State match unless an approved waiver applies.

Who can apply

• Illinois-based farmers and agricultural producers, cooperatives and partnerships
• Illinois community-based organizations such as food pantries, soup kitchens and congregate meal sites
• Illinois-based aggregators and food banks
• Partnership with a Feeding Illinois member food bank

Where: Illinois

Each funder sets its own eligibility, so check the details on their page before you apply.