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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Rancher Grants is a competitive grant program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that funds research and education projects advancing sustainable agricultural practices across the United States and its territories.
Projects may address topics such as pastured livestock, rotational grazing, no-till and conservation tillage, high tunnels, and local food systems. Grants are available to individual farmers, ranchers, extension agents, and other educators. SARE funding may not be used to start a farm or make large capital purchases such as land or equipment.
Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 and are administered regionally through four SARE offices covering the North Central, Northeast, South, and West.
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Grants - Farm Grants - SARE What is Sustainable Agriculture? Funded Grants in Your State Continuing Education Program Funded Grants in Your State SARE offers competitive grants to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices in the United States. Extension agents and other educators Grants are available for projects within the United States and U.S. protectorates only.
Can SARE grants be used to fund projects outside the United States? No. SARE grants may only be used to fund projects within the United States and its island protectorates. Can I use a SARE grant to begin a farm?
No. SARE grants are intended for projects involving research and education only, not to defray the costs associated with starting a farm. USDA's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinators can help you get started or grow your farming operation through a variety of programs and services. Can I use a SARE grant to buy land, equipment, farming materials, animals, etc?
A small percentage of SARE funding may be used to purchase the materials required to conduct a research or education project, but generally SARE funding cannot be used to make large purchases for land, equipment or capital investment. Contact your SARE region for specific rules. Visit Your Region for More Information Grants are administered by SARE's four regional offices.
Visit the appropriate region to learn which grant type is right for you and to access application instructions. North Central | Northeast | South | West What Projects Are Eligible? Visit your SARE region for detailed guidance on whether your idea qualifies for a grant, and search our database of project reports .
Here are some examples of topical areas that SARE grants can address: Pastured livestock and rotational grazing No-till and conservation tillage High tunnels and season extension Local and regional food systems SARE Projects Application and Reporting College Park, MD 20742-5505 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. © 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual farmers and ranchers, including those operating horse boarding or breeding facilities for agricultural purposes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Rancher Grants is funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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