Sustainable Agriculture Grants

SARE grants fund research and education projects exploring:

On-farm renewable energy
Pest and weed management
Pastured livestock & rotational grazing
No-till and conservation tillage
Nutrient management
Agroforestry

Marketing
Sustainable communities
Systems research
Crop and livestock diversity
and more!

Since 1988, SARE has funded more than 5,000 projects with grants for farmers, ranchers, extension agents and educators, researchers, nonprofits, students, communities and others.

Apply for a Grant

SARE grant information: types, who can apply, with links to deadlines and applications.

Funded Grants in Your State

State-by-state summaries, lists and profiles of the SARE grants portfolio.

Search the SARE Project Database

Search the SARE Projects Database to view reports on thousands of SARE-funded sustainable agriculture projects.

Other Sources of Funding

Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities

Type: Book

This guide lists funding opportunities offered by federal programs, and is indispensable for anyone seeking government help to foster their innovative enterprise in forestry and agriculture. Available only online.

Published: 2009

Pages: 118

Online Version: Free

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See also Funding Resources compiled by the Rural Information Center at the National Agricultural Library.