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What is North Central Region SARE NCR-SARE Leadership and Policies NCR-SARE Materials and Resources SARE Nationwide: An Overview SARE Outreach Publications Professional Development Program (PDP) Overview 1994 Tribal College Coordinator Resources for SARE State Coordinators Home » NCR-SARE Grants » Apply for a Grant » Professional Development Program Grant Professional Development Program Grant The Professional Development Call for Proposals is now open.
Proposals are due April 2, 2026 by 12pm Central. View the Call Proposals (Word) View the Call for Proposals (PDF) 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. About the Professional Development Grant Program The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Professional Development Grant Program supports state professional development programs and competitive grants for training agricultural professionals.
Professional Development Program (PDP) competitive grants emphasize training agricultural educators in extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, private, and not-for-profit sectors, using farmers as educators and addressing emerging issues in the farm community. Applicants are educators who often represent but are not limited to, Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and non-profit groups.
PDP competitive grants are awarded for state and multi-state PDP projects that emphasize cross-agency training, using farmers as educators and addressing emerging issues in the farm community. Professional Development Program awards up to $120,000. Projects may last up to 36 months.
About 10-12 projects are funded each year. In 2024, NCR-SARE received 25 proposals and selected 13 proposals for funding. 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. Review the projects funded in the las t grant cycle .
This NCR-SARE Grant How-To Video Series aims to help more people feel equipped to apply for a SARE grant. NCR-SARE's regional Administrative Council makes funding decisions 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. Before writing a grant proposal, determine a clear project goal and explore previous research. It often helps to contact NCR-SARE, local agriculture groups, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and/or Extension educators to share ideas and invite participation.
Use this website or call 612-626-3113 for resources to help you write your proposal. 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 . A unique aspect of NCR-SARE is our personal contact with grantees involved in the program. If you have questions about the competitive Professional Development Grant Program, contact Rob Myers, the Program Coordinator.
Rob Myers , Ph. D. Regional Coordinator (Chapter 3) and Director of Professional Development (Extension) Programs, 573-882-1547, myersrob@missouri.
edu Click on the links below to access lists of funded project information. You can also view lists of projects that have been funded in your state .
List of 2024 Professional Development Program Projects Research and Education List of 2025 Research and Education Projects Youth Educator List of 2025 Youth Educator Projects Graduate Student List of 2025 Graduate Student Projects Farmer Rancher List of 2025 Farmer Rancher Projects Partnership List of 2025 Partnership Projects North Central SARE Professional Development Program Grants projects funded since 1988 Totals reflect available data.
Complete information may not be available for all grant programs prior to 2016. SARE Projects Application and Reporting 120 BAE, University of Minnesota St.
Paul, MN 55108 612-626-3113 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. North Central SARE is hosted by the University of Minnesota and the North Central SARE PDP program is hosted by the University of Missouri . © 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Educators representing Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or nonprofit organizations in the 12-state North Central region focused on cross-agency agricultural training. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $120,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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