The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone
Chicago, IL
- UEI
- MWBSR27ZNLM3
- CAGE
- 5EXT5
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Website
- experimentalstation.org
- Founded
- 2004
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| **awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities… | Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition | $4,148,646 | |
| This grant supports the costs incurred to implement measures to respond to the novel coronavirus 2019 (covid-19),… | Agricultural Marketing Service | $7,540 | |
| **awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities… | Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition | $3,000,000 | |
| The experimental station seeks to increase the affordability of locally grown fruits and vegetables for snap (illinois… | Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition | $1,757,785 | |
| Experimental stations 61ST street farmers market increasingfarmer profitability enhancing food access and creating… | Agricultural Marketing Service | $0 |
About The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone
The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone is a tax-exempt corporate entity and non-profit organization that has been registered in SAM.gov since April 2009. Through federal grants, the organization provides services aimed at increasing access to and affordability of healthy, locally-grown foods for low-income communities in Illinois.
The Experimental Station has received over $9 million in federal prime grant awards since 2020 to support its Link Up Illinois nutrition incentive program. Link Up Illinois partners with grocers, markets, retailers, and other venues to implement "Link match" incentives enabling SNAP recipients to purchase additional fresh produce. Major awards have come from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture through both the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and targeted COVID-19 relief funding. The Experimental Station also received a 2020 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service grant to support its 61st Street Farmers Market in increasing farmer profitability, enhancing food access, and creating employment opportunities. Additionally, The Experimental Station has been a subrecipient on numerous Illinois Department of Human Services grants funded through the Social Services Block Grant program.
Quick answers
What is The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone's UEI?
The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is MWBSR27ZNLM3.
What is The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone's CAGE code?
The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone's CAGE code is 5EXT5.
Where is The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone located?
The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone's physical address in SAM.gov is 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
Is The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone's SAM.gov registration is active through April 2, 2027.
What is The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone's most recent federal award?
The Experimental Station 6100 Blackstone's most recent federal grant award is **awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities… (20237041541072), from Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, on September 15, 2023.
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