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Professional Development Program Grant (SARE) is sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) - USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). SARE offers Professional Development Program Grants to agriculture professionals.
While the description from the search results does not specifically mention specialty crops, SARE's broader mission is sustainable agriculture, which often includes specialty crop initiatives. Non-profit organizations are listed as eligible for SARE grants generally, and these grants support education and outreach activities for the greater sustainable agriculture community.
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Professional Development Program Grant (SARE) is funded by Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) - USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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