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Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grant (Western SARE) is sponsored by USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) - Western SARE. This program focuses on advancing on-farm sustainability solutions by funding innovative producer-driven research and outreach. It involves agricultural producers as main applicants implementing projects to address identified needs in sustainable agriculture.
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The Western SARE Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grant Program focuses on advancing on-farm sustainability solutions by funding innovative producer-driven research and outreach. This grant program involves agricultural producers (main applicants) and technical advisor(s) implementing projects to address identified needs in sustainable agriculture.
We recognize that producers are always innovating and improving on-farm/ranch practices. This program aims to honor producer innovation by funding on-farm research that benefits and is led by producers themselves. We encourage you to explore whether this grant program is right for you.
Producers may apply for up to $35,000. With a Farmer/Rancher Grant, a producer and a technical advisor work together to develop a project (1-3 years in scope) that conducts both research and outreach on a sustainable agriculture topic.
With the support and guidance of the technical advisor, producers must integrate research and education to conduct on-site/on-farm experiments to address social, environmental, and economic aspects of agricultural sustainability.
The goal of this program is to achieve results that can be communicated to other producers and professionals; sustain and improve the environmental quality and natural resource base on which agriculture depends; improve the profitability of producers and associated agricultural businesses; and enhance the quality of life for producers in local communities.
Outreach activities may include on-farm/ranch demonstrations, farmer-to-farmer educational activities, and other approaches to assist producer adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Archived CFPS are to be used as EXAMPLES ONLY. Please be aware that upcoming Calls may differ.
However by reviewing these documents you will get an idea of what Western SARE is looking for in a good proposal and begin your planning efforts. We Encourage you to Contact Us! Reach out with any questions: wsare-fr@sare.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual agricultural producers (main applicants), scientists, agricultural professionals, and others using interdisciplinary approaches. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Individual grants up to $10,000, one Applied Research Grant up to $20,000 for UC SAREP). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grant (Western SARE) is funded by USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) - Western SARE. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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