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
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Solicitation Date (Opening) |
January 25, 2012
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| Letter of Intent Due Date |
None
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Due Date (Closing)
See RFA |
April 16, 2012 |
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Estimated Total Program Funding
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$13,500,000.00 |
| Range of Awards |
$500,000.00 to $3,400,000.00
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| Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year |
16% |
| Cost Sharing Requirements |
None Required |
| For More Information Contact |
Bradley Rein P.E.
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| CFDA Number |
10.215 Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education |
| Contact for Electronic Access Problems |
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