Northeast SARE Calls for Proposals
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program offers competitive grants to farmers, graduate students, researchers, educators, and agricultural service providers to advance sustainable agriculture in the Northeast.
These grants support projects that address challenges facing farmers, test innovative practices, strengthen agricultural communities, and share research-based information that can improve farm sustainability and resilience.
Funding opportunities are available through several grant programs, each with its own eligibility requirements, funding guidelines, and application process.
Explore Grant Opportunities
Northeast SARE offers grant programs designed to support different types of agricultural research, education, and on-farm innovation.
- Farmer Grants: Support farmer-led projects that test innovative ideas and practices in sustainable agriculture.
- Graduate Student Research Grants: Support applied research by graduate students addressing issues relevant to farmers and sustainable agriculture.
- Partnership Grants: Support collaborative research and education projects led by researchers, educators, or agricultural service providers working with farmers.
- Research and Education Grants: Support educational projects that help farmers adopt practices that improve agricultural sustainability, with opportunities to include applied research.
- Research for Novel Approaches Grants: Support applied research exploring innovative approaches to agricultural challenges.
- Professional Development Grants: Support education and training for agricultural service providers who work with farmers.
- Farming Community Grants: Support collaborative projects addressing challenges and opportunities affecting agricultural communities.
Visit the Northeast SARE Grants and Funding Opportunities page to compare programs, review eligibility requirements, and explore available funding opportunities.
Application Resources
Preparing a competitive grant proposal starts with understanding the program requirements and developing a clear project plan. Northeast SARE provides resources to help applicants prepare and submit proposals.
Visit the official website for:
- Current calls for proposals and application deadlines
- Grant application instructions and templates
- Funding guidelines and budget resources
- Informational webinars and question-and-answer sessions
- Examples of previously funded projects
- Guidance on eligibility and required project collaborators
Applicants should review the current call for proposals carefully, as requirements, deadlines, funding availability, and application materials may change between funding cycles.
Need Help Getting Started?
Farmers, researchers, Extension professionals, educators, and agricultural service providers interested in sustainable agriculture projects can explore the available programs to identify the best fit for their ideas.
Start with the Northeast SARE Grants and Funding Opportunities page for current information and application guidance. You can also explore previously funded Northeast SARE projects for examples of research questions, project designs, and outcomes.
For questions about a specific grant opportunity, contact Northeast SARE directly using the contact information provided on the relevant program page.