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Find similar grantsSabbatical Research and Education Grant is sponsored by Western SARE. Provides funding for researchers and agricultural professionals to conduct sabbatical projects in the Western region that advance sustainable agricultural practices.
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We encourage you to reach out with any questions. What is Sustainable Agriculture? How do we produce and distribute food, fuel, and fiber sustainably?
While every strategy varies, SARE embraces three broad goals: profit over the long term; stewardship of our nation’s land, air, and water; and quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and their communities. Please note that awards provided under these Calls are contingent upon USDA-NIFA authorizing the funding to our Host Institution, Montana State University. Western SARE provides grants in several categories.
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If you don't know the specific grant program, please email wsare-info@sare. org for more assistance. Sabbatical Research & Education The Sabbatical Research & Education Program provides an opportunity for faculty around the world to partner with farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, and researchers of the Western U.S. region on innovative research and outreach.
Deadline: Mar 5, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) The Graduate Student Research & Education Program involves Masters or Ph. D students partnering with producers on innovative research and outreach on key sustainable agriculture topics.
Deadline: Mar 5, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time) The Professional + Producer Program provides opportunities for agriculture professionals working directly with farmers and ranchers on sustainable agriculture efforts. Closed: Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) Get notified when it opens The Farmer/Rancher Program focuses on advancing on-farm sustainability solutions by funding innovative producer-driven research and outreach.
Closed: Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) Get notified when it opens The Professional Development Program advances education and outreach strategies for professionals and educators who work directly with farmers and ranchers.
Closed: Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) Get notified when it opens Local Education & Demonstration Funding for the Local Education and Demonstration (LED) grants will help increase the application and adoption of the results and recommendations from previous SARE-funded research by identifying and overcoming the environmental, economic, and social hindrances of adopting sustainable agricultural practices locally.
(formerly Research to Grassroots.) Closed: Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) Get notified when it opens Research and Education Pre-Proposal The Research & Education Program involves scientists, agricultural producers, and others using interdisciplinary approaches to advance sustainable agriculture through innovative research and outreach.
Closed: Nov 10, 2025 5:00 PM (Mountain Time) Get notified when it opens SARE Projects Application and Reporting 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. The Western Region SARE program is hosted by Montana State University and the Western Region SARE PDP program is hosted by the University of Wyoming . © 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Faculty at accredited universities or agricultural researchers in the Western U. S. (including Colorado) who have a sabbatical leave and a host site. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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