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Farmer/Rancher Grant Program (NCR-SARE) is sponsored by North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE). This program provides grants for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to conduct on-farm research, demonstration, and education projects that explore sustainable solutions to agricultural problems. Projects should protect natural resources, enhance communities, and boost economic viability.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers and ranchers in the North Central region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000 (individual) - $30,000 (team). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Farmer/Rancher Grant Program (NCR-SARE) is funded by North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 12 states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Check the official notice for the full list.
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North Central Region SARE Farmer Rancher Grant Program is sponsored by North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE). Designed for farmers and ranchers who want to explore sustainable agriculture solutions through on-farm research, demonstration, and education projects. Projects aim to protect natural resources, enhance farm economic viability, and boost local communities, with results shared broadly with other agricultural producers.
Youth Educator Grant Program is sponsored by North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE). This program provides competitive grants for educators to develop and implement innovative youth programming on sustainable agriculture and to share their learned experiences with other educators. The aim is to encourage youth to try sustainable practices and see sustainable agriculture as a viable career option. Projects can last up to 23 months.
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