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Seeding Solutions is sponsored by Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). Awards grants for innovative, out-of-the-box research that addresses challenges in sustainable food production; requires a 1:1 match from non-federal sources.
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Seeding Solutions - Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Your browser does not support the video tag. Learn more about What We Do We Establish Research Consortia Efficient Fertilizer Consortium Greener Cattle Initiative International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture Crops of the Future, a public-private collaborative, expands our knowledge of the traits that give rise to characteristics crops need to adapt to a changing future. The Efficient Fertilizer Consortium is a public-private partnership that funds research to advance enhanced efficiency and novel fertilizer products and practices that are environmentally beneficial and agronomically productive. The Greener Cattle Initiative is an industry-oriented research consortium that will award approximately $5 million over the next five years to support research to mitigate enteric methane emissions from cattle. This audacious consortium provides global nutrition while also curbing the escalating climate crisis. The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) advances research on antimicrobial stewardship in animal agriculture. This public-private partnership promotes the judicious use of antibiotics and improves animal welfare. Precision Indoor Plants (PIP), a public-private partnership, helps food producers grow flavorful, nutritious food indoors. The consortium’s audacious research increases our ability to produce quality crops that are valuable and desired by consumers. Applicant & Grantee Resources Our Funding & Approval Process Public-Private Partnerships Invest in Research with Us Seeding Solutions is our annual grant program that funds audacious research supporting each of our Research Priority Areas. The pioneering science funded through this program convenes unique partners from across the food and agriculture sector to solve bold challenges. Seeding Solutions is our annual grant program that funds audacious research supporting each of our Research Priority Areas. The pioneering science funded through this program convenes unique partners from across the food and agriculture sector to solve bold challenges. kboomer@foundationfar.org This program is paused and not accepting applications in 2026. Key Dates & Important Information FFAR is evaluating the Seeding Solutions program and will not accept applications as this evaluation is underway. This evaluation aims to ensure that the research we fund through this program aligns with our Research Strategy Launched in 2017, Seeding Solutions is our annual competitive grant program that supports bold research in any of our Research Priority Areas . FFAR awards approximately 10 grants ranging between $300,000 to $1 million. Grantees must provide matching funds from non-federal partners. We support innovative projects that address challenges in food supply and agroecosystem management through novel partnerships. Such collaborations provide opportunities to engage stakeholders as integral members of the research team and increase the
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Learn more about What We Do We Establish Research Consortia Efficient Fertilizer Consortium Greener Cattle Initiative International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture Crops of the Future, a public-private collaborative, expands our knowledge of the traits that give rise to characteristics crops need to adapt to a changing future.
The Efficient Fertilizer Consortium is a public-private partnership that funds research to advance enhanced efficiency and novel fertilizer products and practices that are environmentally beneficial and agronomically productive. The Greener Cattle Initiative is an industry-oriented research consortium that will award approximately $5 million over the next five years to support research to mitigate enteric methane emissions from cattle.
This audacious consortium provides global nutrition while also curbing the escalating climate crisis. The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) advances research on antimicrobial stewardship in animal agriculture. This public-private partnership promotes the judicious use of antibiotics and improves animal welfare.
Precision Indoor Plants (PIP), a public-private partnership, helps food producers grow flavorful, nutritious food indoors. The consortium’s audacious research increases our ability to produce quality crops that are valuable and desired by consumers.
Applicant & Grantee Resources Our Funding & Approval Process Public-Private Partnerships Invest in Research with Us Seeding Solutions is our annual grant program that funds audacious research supporting each of our Research Priority Areas. The pioneering science funded through this program convenes unique partners from across the food and agriculture sector to solve bold challenges.
Seeding Solutions is our annual grant program that funds audacious research supporting each of our Research Priority Areas. The pioneering science funded through this program convenes unique partners from across the food and agriculture sector to solve bold challenges. kboomer@foundationfar.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit and non-profit organizations, including tech startups with matching investment funds. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250,000 - $1,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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FFAR Fellows Program (2026-2029 Cohort) is sponsored by Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. Provides professional development and stipend support for PhD students conducting research in FFAR's priority areas, including sustainable agroecosystems and ranch management. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $55,000; eligibility guidance PhD students at U.S. or Canadian universities with research matching FFAR priority areas. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant Program is sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Farming Community Grant Program - SARE Northeast NE Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Innovations–Northeast SARE’s Newsletter Farming Community Grant Program Partnership Grant Program Research and Education Grant Program Professional Development Grant Program Graduate Student Research Grant Program Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program SARE Outreach Publications Home » Grants » Farming Community Grant Program Farming Community Grant Program The Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant applies social science research and education projects that strengthen farming and food systems at the community level. These projects explore innovative approaches to improving the health and sustainability of agricultural communities in the Northeast. This program supports projects that are grounded in community partnerships and informed by the lived experiences of farmers. It encourages collaboration among farmers, service providers, researchers, and nonprofit organizations to co-create solutions that are responsive to local needs and scalable across the region. Question and Answer Sessions Northeast SARE staff concluded their Q&A sessions on the four large grant programs: Farming Community, Professional Development, Research & Education, and Research for Novel Approaches. Here is a copy of the presentation shared. You can view the session recordings at the links below: We've compiled questions from all rooms into a running FAQ document. This FAQ is a live resource that includes information from the introductory session and each breakout discussion. You can use Ctrl+F to search by keyword and browse tagged topics. For additional questions, please reach out to the Grant Administrator to the program you are interested in applying to, or northeast-large-grant@sare.org if you are still unsure. Please do your best having reviewed the CFP and Appendices in their entirety before reaching out with questions, many things are answered there! Grant Administrators are seeing a high volume of inquiries, so please be patient with a response time as it may take several days. Northeast SARE’s Administrative Council allocated approximately $3,300,000 to fund projects for this cycle of farming community grants. There is no cap on total grant requests, however, requests typically fall between $50,000 and $250,000. Technical Assistance Program Applicants and grantees of the Farming Community Grant Program are eligible for Technical Assistance (TA) provided by Northeast SARE’s Technical Assistance Providers. Request Technical Assistance Farming Community Grant Program Materials The Call for Proposals is now open. A completed budget using this template is part of the application process. Budget Template will auto-download when clicked. A completed Grant Commitment Form is required as part of the application process. Form will auto-download when clicked Rubric for Farming Community Grant Program Proposals Farming Community Grant Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information $15,000 - $30,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, farm organizations, and community groups in New Hampshire and the Northeast. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline May 15, 2026; published funding information $250,000 - $1,000,000; eligibility guidance For-profit and non-profit organizations, including tech startups with matching investment funds.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
org This program is paused and not accepting applications in 2026. Key Dates & Important Information FFAR is evaluating the Seeding Solutions program and will not accept applications as this evaluation is underway.
This evaluation aims to ensure that the research we fund through this program aligns with our Research Strategy Launched in 2017, Seeding Solutions is our annual competitive grant program that supports bold research in any of our Research Priority Areas . FFAR awards approximately 10 grants ranging between $300,000 to $1 million. Grantees must provide matching funds from non-federal partners.
We support innovative projects that address challenges in food supply and agroecosystem management through novel partnerships. Such collaborations provide opportunities to engage stakeholders as integral members of the research team and increase the likelihood of a project’s application beyond its scope.
Recently Awarded Seeding Solutions Grants Reducing Wheat Allergenicity: Paving the Way to Non-Allergenic Wheat FFAR award amount $495,000 Total award amount $990,000 Program Seeding Solutions Matching Funders California Wheat Commission , Celiac Disease Foundation and Kansas Wheat Commission Grantee Institution The University of California, Davis Pangenome-based Identification of Genetic Variants Conferring Stress Resistance in Tomato Wild Relatives, and Efficient Transfer to Cultivated Tomato FFAR award amount $994,561 Total award amount $2,063,835 Matching Funders Meiogenix Grantee Institution Boyce Thompson Institute Applied Innovation of Myoinositol to Improve Cattle Fertility & Sustainability of Cattle Production Systems FFAR award amount $352,936 Total award amount $705,871 Program Seeding Solutions Matching Funders University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Grantee Institution University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture See all Seeding Solutions Awarded Grants Our Insights highlight unique perspectives from across the food and agriculture community.
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Diversifying the Future of Venture Capital The first cohort of the HBCU Kirchner Fellows are Bryana Pittman, Kwame Jackson and Martin Adu-Boahene who co-wrote this Insights piece to share the value of this fellowship and its potential impact. What Do We Call Innovation? Can Adding Carbon to the Soil Help us Manage Weeds?
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Funding Opportunity to Accelerate Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer FFAR, EDF and Cornell Launch Initiative to Advance Finance & Insurance Solutions FFAR Research to Reduce Gluten Intolerance FFAR Grant Harnesses Wild Tomatoes to Combat Agriculture Threats FFAR Research Improves Cattle Reproduction FFAR Grant Develops Solutions to Prevalent & Costly Dairy Cow Lameness FFAR Grants to Optimize Crop Development & Yield Grant to Increase Agriculture Data Sharing Among Farmers, Partners WFO-AgMission™ Report: Global Young Farmers’ Consultation on Climate-Smart Agriculture Seeding Solutions Grant Supports Transition to Sustainable Almond Production Seeding Solutions Grant Helps Develop Corn Resistant to Fungal Disease FFAR & OCP North America Announce Fertilizer Fellowship Awardees & Grant Opportunity FFAR & Danone North America Announce Grant Opportunity to Support Regenerative Agriculture Danone Insititute North America Accepting Grant Proposals for Sustainable Food Systems Initiatives Efficient Fertilizer Consortium Seeks Research to Evaluate Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer Impact Globally FFAR’s Dr.
LaKisha Odom Wins Two Prestigious Agriculture Awards Seeding Solutions Grant Promotes Clean Water Through Performance-Based Financing FFAR Seeding Solutions Grant Evaluates the Benefits of Converting Row Crops to Perennial Forage Systems Seeding Solutions Grant Provides Decision Support Tool for Extreme Weather Events Seeding Solutions Grant to Preserve Groundwater and Economically Benefit Growers Tools, technologies and strategies from the research we fund.
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S. Southeast & Northern Great Plains Bioengineering Proves Better Photosynthesis Increases Crop Yields Breakthrough for Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) Reinvestment Why Dairy Cows Produce Less Milk in Warm Weather Breakthrough for FFAR Grant Helps Heat-Stressed Dairy Cows Weather Increasing Temperatures Building a Path to Data-Driven Management in Irrigation Want to do more to support our pioneering research?
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