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COVID-19 relief grants available for Illinois livestock producers
Two new grants are available for Illinois livestock producers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Livestock producers can apply for the Agriculture Business Interruption Program or Swine Depopulation Program by October 31st to receive up to $10,000. The grants are part of the state’s Business Interruption Grants program which leverages federal CARES Act funds to help small businesses offset losses in connection to the pandemic.
For the Agriculture Business Interruption Program applicants must be a livestock producer that experienced monetary losses and incurred expenses from the disruption of the livestock market caused by the pandemic between April 15th and May 15th, 2020. Expenses associated with holding livestock and livestock related products for an extended period are eligible.
Pork producers that experienced financial loss as a result of COVID-19 related depopulation or disposal on or after April 15, 2020 can apply for the Swine Depopulation Program.
Producers who have applied for or received CFAP or CFAP2 funding are eligible to apply for both grants.
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