FY27 406-46-4033 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Implementation Grant

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is administering the agricultural portion of the inaugural Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program, known as the Climate Smart Agriculture Program. The grant aims to expand adoption of no‑till and strip‑till practices through the Partners for Conservation (PFC) Program and the State’s Priority Climate Action Plan. Funding of $22.6 million is available, with a maximum award ceiling of $1.2 million per recipient. Up to 90 awards will be made on a first‑come‑first‑served basis per county, each limited to a maximum of 3,000 acres of eligible land. Eligible applicants are public government organizations (e.g., counties, municipalities) that meet federal and state registration requirements (DUNS/UEI, SAM.gov, not on exclusion lists). Awards are non‑competitive, one‑time, and require quarterly financial and performance reporting, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and adherence to 2 CFR 200 cost principles. No technical assistance sessions are offered. • Funding: $22,624,357 total, up to $1,195,391 per award • Eligible applicants: Government entities (public) in Illinois • Scope: Implement no‑till/strip‑till practices on up to 3,000 acres per county‑based application • Award count: ~90, first‑come‑first‑served per county • Reporting: Quarterly financial & performance reports, final close‑out within 60 days of period end • Administration: Managed by IDOA’s Bureau of Land & Water Resources; contact Michelle Curby