HB4922

EMERGING FARMER GRANT PROGRAM

Chamber Passed·4/17/26

Illinois HB4922 establishes a grant program for emerging and socially disadvantaged farmers.

HB4922 creates the Emerging and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Infrastructure and Market Access Grant Program. The Illinois Department of Agriculture will administer grants to eligible applicants to increase agricultural production, strengthen farm viability, and expand market access. Priority is given to applicants who have not previously received state agricultural grants, operate small-scale or limited-resource farm operations, and demonstrate barriers consistent with the definition of socially disadvantaged.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 17
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

May 26

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

May 26

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments