The state of Illinois is making $1.8 million available to farmers and businesses through a grant program to expand access to locally produced food.
The funding was announced last week by Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Eligible projects under the Local Food Infrastructure Program include refrigerated vehicles, livestock processing equipment and community kitchens.
The program was established last year and has distributed more than $4 million. Grant applications are available until November 2nd through the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
