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Professional Development Program Grant (North Central SARE) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - North Central SARE. Professional Development Program Grant is a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture through North Central SARE that funds training programs for agricultural professionals across the North Central United States.
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Professional Development Program 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 Professional Development grant program.
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 an annual timeline . Take a look at grants that have been previously funded. Review the projects 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. 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 Andy Larson, the Program Coordinator.
Regional Coordinator and Director of Professional Development Programs 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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farm educators and agriculture professionals in the North Central region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $120,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Professional Development Program Grant (North Central SARE) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - North Central SARE. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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