Types of Grants
Research & Education Grants
Research and Education projects are conducted by teams of interdisciplinary researchers specializing in sustainable agricultural systems.
Large Systems Research Grants
Large Systems Research Grants are for systems research teams who have successful ongoing long-term systems research programs, but need support to accomplish additional long-term research goals.
Professional Development Grants
The Professional Development program provides sustainable agriculture education and outreach strategies for Cooperative Extension Service personnel, Natural Resources Conservation Service staff and others who work directly with farmers and ranchers.
On-Farm Research Grants
On-Farm Research Grants are conducted by agricultural professionals on one or more working farms to help their farmer clients find sustainable solutions to problems.
Producer Grants
A competitive grants program for farmers to conduct research, marketing and education projects.
Sustainable Community Innovation Grants
Sustainable Community Innovation Grants are jointly administered by Southern SARE and the Southern Rural Development Center for the purpose of linking sustainable agriculture with healthy economic community development.
Graduate Student Grants
SARE Graduate Student Grants are one of the few research opportunities open to Master's and PhD candidates majoring in sustainable agriculture.
