RC&D grant cycle opens for first responders - Lowndes Signal

Greenup, Xenia fire protection districts receive grants

In an effort to elevate rural communities, Illinois Farm Bureau partnered with county Farm Bureaus (CFBs) to award 23 Rural Development Grants totaling $105,000 to support local projects across the state. Of the grants awarded, eight are fulfilling rural emergency…

RC&D grant cycle opens for first responders - Lowndes Signal

Over the last two years, 53% of the Mid-South RC&D Council’s General Fund Budget has been used to support local first responder agencies, a majority of which were volunteer fire departments. Come April 1, the Mid-South RC&D Council will open its fiscal year (FY) 2026 Grant Cycle, creating an opportunity for these vital agencies to receive financial support.  “Mid-South works with eligible organizations like local nonprofits, emergency services, …