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Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant is sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant is sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant is sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE).
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
NE Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Innovations–Northeast SARE’s Newsletter Farming Community Grant Program Partnership Grant Program Research and Education Grant Program Professional Development Grant Program Graduate Student Research Grant Program Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program SARE Outreach Publications 2026 Farming Community Grant Proposals - Due 5 p.m. EST, February 23, 2026 Which grant program is the best fit for my project? to take a quick side-by-side look at our grant programs. Northeast SARE offers seven competitive grant programs as follows. These projects explore innovative approaches to improving the health and sustainability of agricultural communities in the Northeast. This program supports projects that are grounded in community partnerships and informed by the lived experiences of farmers. Deadline: Feb 23, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Research and Education Grant Funds education projects that focus on farmers and changes they make that lead to greater sustainability; projects may included an applied research component. Closed: Feb 2, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens Research for Novel Approaches Provides funding for applied sustainable agriculture research for which farmer adoption is not yet realistic. Closed: Feb 2, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens Professional Development Grant Funds train-the-trainer projects that increase the knowledge, skills, understanding, and abilities of service providers to teach farmers about sustainable practices and approaches. Closed: Feb 2, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens For agricultural professionals who want to conduct projects working in direct partnership with farmers. Closed: Apr 9, 2024 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens Graduate Student Research Grant For graduate students at any Northeast college, university, or veterinary school who want to conduct research on sustainable agriculture topics. Closed: Apr 16, 2024 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens For commercial farmers who want to test a new idea using a field trial, on-farm demonstration, marketing initiative, or other techniques. Closed: Dec 9, 2025 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens To learn about projects that Northeast SARE has funded in the past, you can view project reports through SARE's national projects database . SARE Projects Application and Reporting 140 Kennedy Drive, Suite 202 South Burlington, VT 05403 US Department of Agriculture This work is supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program under a cooperative agreement with the University of Maryland , project award no. 2024-38640-42986, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture . Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations
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NE Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Innovations–Northeast SARE’s Newsletter Farming Community Grant Program Partnership Grant Program Research and Education Grant Program Professional Development Grant Program Graduate Student Research Grant Program Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program SARE Outreach Publications 2026 Farming Community Grant Proposals - Due 5 p. m.
EST, February 23, 2026 Which grant program is the best fit for my project? to take a quick side-by-side look at our grant programs. Northeast SARE offers seven competitive grant programs as follows.
These projects explore innovative approaches to improving the health and sustainability of agricultural communities in the Northeast. This program supports projects that are grounded in community partnerships and informed by the lived experiences of farmers.
Deadline: Feb 23, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Research and Education Grant Funds education projects that focus on farmers and changes they make that lead to greater sustainability; projects may included an applied research component.
Closed: Feb 2, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens Research for Novel Approaches Provides funding for applied sustainable agriculture research for which farmer adoption is not yet realistic.
Closed: Feb 2, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens Professional Development Grant Funds train-the-trainer projects that increase the knowledge, skills, understanding, and abilities of service providers to teach farmers about sustainable practices and approaches.
Closed: Feb 2, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens For agricultural professionals who want to conduct projects working in direct partnership with farmers. Closed: Apr 9, 2024 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens Graduate Student Research Grant For graduate students at any Northeast college, university, or veterinary school who want to conduct research on sustainable agriculture topics.
Closed: Apr 16, 2024 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens For commercial farmers who want to test a new idea using a field trial, on-farm demonstration, marketing initiative, or other techniques. Closed: Dec 9, 2025 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) Get notified when it opens To learn about projects that Northeast SARE has funded in the past, you can view project reports through SARE's national projects database .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, researchers, and educators in the Northeast region. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $30,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
FFAR Fellows Program (2026-2029 Cohort) is sponsored by Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. Provides professional development and stipend support for PhD students conducting research in FFAR's priority areas, including sustainable agroecosystems and ranch management. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $55,000; eligibility guidance PhD students at U.S. or Canadian universities with research matching FFAR priority areas. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Farming Community Grant Program - SARE Northeast NE Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Innovations–Northeast SARE’s Newsletter Farming Community Grant Program Partnership Grant Program Research and Education Grant Program Professional Development Grant Program Graduate Student Research Grant Program Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program SARE Outreach Publications Home » Grants » Farming Community Grant Program Farming Community Grant Program The Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant applies social science research and education projects that strengthen farming and food systems at the community level. These projects explore innovative approaches to improving the health and sustainability of agricultural communities in the Northeast. This program supports projects that are grounded in community partnerships and informed by the lived experiences of farmers. It encourages collaboration among farmers, service providers, researchers, and nonprofit organizations to co-create solutions that are responsive to local needs and scalable across the region. Question and Answer Sessions Northeast SARE staff concluded their Q&A sessions on the four large grant programs: Farming Community, Professional Development, Research & Education, and Research for Novel Approaches. Here is a copy of the presentation shared. You can view the session recordings at the links below: We've compiled questions from all rooms into a running FAQ document. This FAQ is a live resource that includes information from the introductory session and each breakout discussion. You can use Ctrl+F to search by keyword and browse tagged topics. For additional questions, please reach out to the Grant Administrator to the program you are interested in applying to, or northeast-large-grant@sare.org if you are still unsure. Please do your best having reviewed the CFP and Appendices in their entirety before reaching out with questions, many things are answered there! Grant Administrators are seeing a high volume of inquiries, so please be patient with a response time as it may take several days. Northeast SARE’s Administrative Council allocated approximately $3,300,000 to fund projects for this cycle of farming community grants. There is no cap on total grant requests, however, requests typically fall between $50,000 and $250,000. Technical Assistance Program Applicants and grantees of the Farming Community Grant Program are eligible for Technical Assistance (TA) provided by Northeast SARE’s Technical Assistance Providers. Request Technical Assistance Farming Community Grant Program Materials The Call for Proposals is now open. A completed budget using this template is part of the application process. Budget Template will auto-download when clicked. A completed Grant Commitment Form is required as part of the application process. Form will auto-download when clicked Rubric for Farming Community Grant Program Proposals Farming Community Grant Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $30,000 (typical); eligibility guidance Community partnerships, agricultural organizations, and nonprofits in Northeast states including New Hampshire. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information Up to $30,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, researchers, and educators in the Northeast region.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
SARE Projects Application and Reporting 140 Kennedy Drive, Suite 202 South Burlington, VT 05403 US Department of Agriculture This work is supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program under a cooperative agreement with the University of Maryland , project award no. 2024-38640-42986, from the U. S.
Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture . Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U. S.
Government determination or policy. Northeast SARE is hosted by the University of Vermont . © 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
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