FY23 Q3 Consumer Engagement Grants Awarded
Four County Farm Bureaus were recently awarded grants to host four consumer engagement events in their communities this spring.
Eligible projects include events that provide opportunities for one-on-one engagement between consumers and farmers/agricultural professionals.
Projects awarded grants during this funding cycle include:
- Adams County Farm Bureau – Chamber Ag Banquet
- Kane County Farm Bureau – Touch-A-Tractor
- Macoupin County Farm Bureau – Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman Public Showing
- Randolph County Farm Bureau – (Charcuterie) Boards at Pours
Illinois Farm Bureau will continue to offer Consumer Engagement Grants to County Farm Bureaus throughout FY23. There is one remaining application opportunity in FY23 before applications open for FY24:
- FY23 Q4 applications for events taking place in the summer (June/July/August) open April 15 – May 15, 2023.
- FY24 annual applications for events taking place between September 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024 will open July 15 – August 15, 2023.
Materials for the next application period will be made available on the Leaders’ Portal in April.
Please reach out to Gracie Pierson, Consumer Engagement Manager, with questions about the Consumer Engagement Grant or grant application process.