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ARCHIVE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE)

Program:
Ecosystems Programs | Soil Programs | Water Programs | Aquaculture | Manure & Nutrient Management Programs | Sustainable Development Programs | Forests Programs | Bioeconomy, Bioenergy, & Bioproducts (B3) Programs | Rangelands and Grasslands Programs | Environmental & Resource Economics Programs | Sustainable Agriculture Program | Markets, Trade & Policy

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).

Apply for Grant

Eligibility Details

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

Important Dates

Posted Date:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Other Due Date:
Friday, January 23, 2015

Additional Information

For More Information Contact:
Bradley Rein P.E.
Contact for Electronic Access Problems:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Funding Opportunity Number:
N/A
CFDA number:
10.215
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$13,500,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Matching is not required