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Partnership Grant Program is sponsored by North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE). This competitive grant program supports cooperative projects between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers to boost on-farm research and education activities.
Projects can include curriculum development, on-farm trials, and investigations into new approaches to processing or adding value to farm products.
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Apply for a Partnership Grant - SARE North Central Register for a Webinar (Oct. 14, 12pm Central) Each grant program has its own timeline. Check to see which programs are open at this time.
NCR-SARE's Grant Programs NCR-SARE's Grant How-To Video Series This NCR-SARE Grant How-To Video Series aims to help more people feel equipped to apply for a SARE grant. The Partnership Grant program fosters cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers to catalyze on-farm research, demonstration, and education activities related to sustainable agriculture.
Examples of appropriate projects include developing a curriculum on food storage for farmers and processors, on-farm testing of cropping system strategies or grazing systems, cooperative efforts to develop new marketing approaches, or investigations into new approaches to processing and/or adding value to sustainably produced farm products.
Partnership Grants are for on-farm research, demonstration, and/or educational projects funded for up to 24 months. Partnership grants can be up to $50,000. About 20 projects are funded each year.
An Agricultural Professional serves as the grant applicant and project coordinator. Typically, three or more farmers or ranchers are expected to be substantially involved in the project. Each farm/ranch must be an independent and separate/distinct operation.
NCR-SARE uses an online grant application system for this program. More information is available in the call for proposals. The NCR-SARE Administrative Council makes Grant-making decisions.
This eligibility quiz will help you decide if your idea is a good fit for this program. A sample call for proposals is available throughout the year, but you should always consult the current call for proposals when applying. The portfolio of research grants is reviewed and awarded on the annual timeline .
Take a look at grants that have been previously funded. View the grants funded in the last grant cycle . This NCR-SARE Grant How-To Video Series aims to help more people feel equipped to apply for a SARE grant.
Any agriculture/natural resource professional in the North Central region may apply. These professionals are: University educators, including extension agents and specialists Agricultural consultants (individuals who actively consult with farmers and ranchers as certified crop advisors, soils consultants, ranching consultants, etc.) Nonprofit or agency staff assisting farmers and ranchers at the local level.
NCR-SARE's regional Administrative Council makes funding decisions after receiving feedback from a review committee. The Administrative Council includes farmers, ranchers, university representatives, nonprofit representatives, Extension and NRCS staff, other government employees, and agribusiness representatives. This group sets research priorities and recommends projects for funding.
Some NCR-SARE grant timelines have changed for the upcoming funding cycle. Join our mailing list to receive grant program notifications directly in your inbox.
October - Call for Proposals Released February - Funding Decisions May/June - Funds Available to Recipients February - Call for Proposals Released October - Funds Available to Recipients October - Call for Preproposals Released December - Preproposals Due February - Full Proposals Invited April - Full Proposals Due August - Funding Decisions December - Funds Available to Recipients Professional Development Program * February - Call for Proposals Released October - Funds Available to Recipients October - Call for Proposals Released April - Funding Decisions July - Funds Available to Recipients October - Call for Proposals Released March - Funding Decisions May - Funds Available to Recipients *Timelines are subject to change.
See current Call for Proposals for updated timelines. A webinar about this grant program will take place on October 14, 2026, at 12pm Central. Register today.
A unique aspect of NCR-SARE is our personal contact with grantees involved in the program. Betsy Wieland coordinates the Partnership Grant Program. Schedule an appointment with Betsy North Central SARE On Farm Research/Partnership Grants projects funded since 1988 Totals reflect available data.
Complete information may not be available for all grant programs prior to 2016.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agriculture professionals and farm educators who partner with three or more farmers or ranchers in the North Central SARE region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified, but generally up to $50,000 for farm educators and agriculture professionals. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Partnership Grant Program are due December 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Partnership Grant Program is funded by North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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