The North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) currently has four open calls for grant proposals. Projects must seek to advance the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of Midwestern agriculture through research and/or education. Please help spread the word about these grant opportunities, and consider applying for one yourself.
The 4 grant programs are:
- Research and Education Grants These are larger and more competitive grants (up to $250,000) typically awarded to universities or well-established non-profit organizations. There is a 2-step application process, with pre-proposals due on December 4, 2025.
- Partnership Grants These are medium sized grants (up to $50,000) awarded to organizations partnering with 3 or more farms on a project. Proposals are due on November 20, 2025.
- Professional Development Grants These grants are for training agricultural educators. Proposals are due November 5, 20205.
- Farmer-Rancher Grants These grants provide funding for farmers to conduct their own research or educational projects. Individual farms can apply for up to $15,000, and groups of two or more farms working together can apply for up to $30,000 to support their sustainable agriculture projects. Proposals are due on December 4, 2025.
- Youth Educator Grants These grants provide up to $6,000 for projects to educate youth about sustainable agriculture. Grantees include teachers, 4H volunteers, and other individuals and organizations that work with youth. Learn more – NCR-SARE Grants – SARE North Central
The SARE website includes numerous resources to help with applying for a SARE grant.
