Grant to Support Illinois Incentives for Climate Smart Agriculture

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) announced an $111 million investment in climate smart agriculture in Illinois through a U.S. EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. Through this program, IDOA will receive $73 million for climate smart ag practices and IEPA $38 million for electrification of small engines. These dollars will be distributed over a five-year period. Funded projects are intended to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and improve air quality.