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Partnership Grant Program is sponsored by North Central Region - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE). A competitive grant program for cooperative projects between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers in the North Central region.
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Apply for a Partnership Grant - SARE North Central There is no open call at this time. There is no open call at this time. Watch a recorded webinar about the Partnership grant program.
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The Partnership Grant program is intended to foster 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 about 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 is the grant applicant and the 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.
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 farmer and ranchers at the local level Funding decisions are made by NCR-SARE's regional Administrative Council , after receiving feedback from a review committee.
The Administrative Council is a collection of farmers, ranchers, university representatives, nonprofit representatives, Extension and NRCS people, other government employees, and agribusiness representatives. This group sets research priorities and recommends projects for funding. This grant program's timeline has changed for the 2025-2026 funding cycle.
See the Call for Proposals for details, or contact NCR-SARE at ncrsare@umn. edu . This 2026 Partnership Grant Program presentation was prepared by NCR-SARE.
Download a PowerPoint slideshow about the Partnership Grant program. Watch a recorded webinar about the Partnership Grant Program. 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 small groups of farmers and ranchers in the 12 states in the North Central region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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.
This opportunity targets applicants in 11 states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan. Check the official notice for the full list.
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Partnership Grant Program (North Central SARE) is sponsored by North Central Region - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE). A competitive grant program for cooperative projects between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers in the North Central region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) to advance sustainable agricultural practices.
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