There are several grant programs in place in Illinois to support agriculture. These include AgriFirst, funding for the expansion of specialty crops and the development of sustainable agriculture. The specialty crop grant, in particular, looks to make Illinois more competitive in that market.
A number of grants exist for the coal industry. They target issues of extraction, research, shipping and many others. The goal is to bolster the state's competitiveness in the industry and to make sure opportunities are in place for Illinois to excel with new coal technologies. Examples include the Illinois Coal Competitiveness Program and the Illinois Coal Demonstration Program.
Through a desire to augment recycling practices, the state of Illinois has a grant program to help. The monies are available to organizations such as state agencies and nonprofits invested in related projects. The state makes clear that usually those using "traditional" methods of recycling are favored, though at times more innovative approaches are awarded as well.