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Research and Education Grants (SARE) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program offers competitive grants for research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices. These grants encourage a systems approach and are mainly designed for teams of interdisciplinary researchers from multiple institutions.
Projects can involve on-farm research trials, economic analysis, and outreach. SARE has four regional offices (North Central, Northeast, Southern, Western) that administer various grant programs. Universities, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and individual agricultural producers are eligible to apply.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual agricultural producers. Specific eligibility requirements vary by regional SARE program and grant type; refer to the Request for Applications (RFA) for details. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Historically up to $251 million invested since 1988 across all SARE grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Research and Education Grants (SARE) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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