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Funding

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE)

SARE works to increase knowledge about - and help farmers and ranchers adopt - practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and good to communities. Several types of competitive grants are awarded by four regional administrative councils. Research and education grants, generally ranging from $60,000 to $150,000, fund projects that usually involve scientists, producers and others in an interdisciplinary approach. Professional development grants, generally ranging from $20,000 to $90,000, offer educational opportunities for extension, NRCS, and other agricultural professionals. Producer grants, typically between $1,000 and $15,000, go to farmers and ranchers who test innovative ideas and share the results with their neighbors. Projects address crop and livestock production and marketing, stewardship of soil and other natural resources, economics and quality of life. Application details, deadlines, and percent success vary by region and program (see "Apply" below).

Special Notation

More information on SARE

Who Is Eligible to Apply

  • 1862 Land-Grant Institutions
  • 1890 Land-Grant Institutions
  • 1994 Land-Grant Institutions
  • Hispanic-Serving Institutions
  • Individuals
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed
  • Other or Additional Information (See below)
  • Private Institutions of Higher Ed
  • State Agricultural Experiment Stations
  • State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed
  • State Governments
  • More Information on Eligibility

    See Request for Applications for more detailed eligibility information.

    Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects

    Solicitation Date (Opening) TBD
    Letter of Intent Due Date None
    Due Date (Closing)
    See RFA
    Anticipated Award Date
    See RFA
    None
    Estimated Total Program Funding $15,000,000.00
    Range of Awards $500.00 to $200,000.00
    Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year 16%
    Cost Sharing Requirements See Request for Applications
    For More Information Contact Jill Shore Auburn
    Funding Opportunity Number
    CFDA Number 10.215 Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education
    Contact for Electronic Access Problems webcomments@csrees.usda.gov

    Last Updated: May 9, 2007

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