The Illinois Finance Authority is part of a $5 billion winning application for the National Clean Investment Fund portion of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The Authority is a subawardee of the Coalition for Green Capital. Read the press release here.
Watch IFA's April 5, 2024 Webinar on GGRF here.
Serving Illinois’ diverse farm and agri-businesses, Illinois Finance Authority provides access to low-cost capital to help seed, grow and sustain your business. Our agriculture team offers the market expertise and flexibility to match the right program for your needs – whether you’re a beginning farmer or an established producer seeking financing to purchase land, diversify or expand your enterprise, or consolidate or restructure debt.
Use the links on this page to explore program details and eligibility requirements, and to find additional help and information.
Private Activity Bonds (Farmers)
Tax-Exempt Financing
IFA has authorization to issue first-time farmer bonds for individual farmers (and ranchers) to fund their first acquisition of farmland anywhere in Illinois. The individual acquiring the farmland must be the principal user of the land and must participate in the operation of the farm, among other rules under federal tax law.
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