The Illinois ACES Land Grant Initiative (IALGI) is a new, competitive funding program designed to strengthen how the College of ACES delivers on its land-grant promise to the people of Illinois.
IALGI invests in interdisciplinary research and Extension teams that work side-by-side with communities, producers, organizations, and public partners to address pressing, real-world challenges. The initiative prioritizes stakeholder-driven projects from the start, integrates research and public engagement, and produces practical, measurable outcomes that improve lives and livelihoods across the state.
Through awards of up to $200,000 per year for up to three years, IALGI supports bold, collaborative ideas that translate discovery into action—connecting campus expertise with community knowledge to co-create solutions in areas such as food systems, agriculture, natural resources, health, and economic resilience. This initiative reflects ACES’ commitment to being a college that listens first, partners deeply, and delivers impact where it matters most.
Learn more about the Illinois ACES Land Grant Initiative, including program details, the current Request for Proposals, deadlines, and FAQs, on the IALGI microsite.
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