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Producer Grant is sponsored by Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE). Southern SARE offers Producer Grants to farmers and ranchers to conduct research on sustainable marketing and production practices. The funding supports producers in testing solutions to problems they are facing and sharing what they learn with the wider agricultural community.
Given the focus on sustainable agriculture, an aquaponics small business could propose a project to research and demonstrate innovative sustainable practices within their operation.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers and ranchers in the Southern United States (which includes Florida) who want to conduct research on sustainable marketing and production practices. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Historically up to $15,000 for individual producers). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Producer Grant is funded by Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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