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Research and Education Grant Program is sponsored by Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education). This grant program invests in education for farmers that leads to changes in farmer behavior, decision-making, and/or practices, increasing the sustainability of farming in the Northeast. It can also include an applied research component related to educational activities.
Farmers must be engaged in demonstrating the need for and design of the project.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Anyone who works in farming, including farmers, can lead a Research and Education project. The primary audience is farmers, ranchers, and farm employees in the Northeast. Farmers must be engaged in demonstrating the need for and the design of the project. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $30,000 to $250,000 (no cap). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Research and Education Grant Program is funded by Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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