The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office invested more than $890 million in low-interest loans to farmers in 2008, making the Cultivate Illinois program one of the largest agricultural linked deposit programs in the nation. We partner with eligible lenders to offer interest rate reductions for annual and long-term costs. We’ve also expanded our offerings by providing interest rate reductions to local governments, businesses and nonprofits that pursue green energy projects.

Choose the Cultivate Illinois category that’s right for you:
Annual Operating Loans
Long-Term Loans
Alternative Ag Loans
Storm and Drought Loans
Green Energy

  
   

Employ Illinois gives business owners access to capital to start or enhance their businesses with the help of low- interest rate loans.

Opportunity Illinois backs low-interest loans to consumers and community development agencies to improve the quality of life in Illinois.

Cultivate Illinois helps farmers offset the rising cost of farming and encourages green business development.
Money Market Fund allows local government entities to pool their investments to gain a higher rate of return for their residents.
Online bill paying gives people with busy schedules a quick and convenient way to pay government bills and fees.