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| North Central Region SARE administers four grant programs, each with specific priorities, audiences and timelines. The focus for all four NCR-SARE grant programs is on research and education. Funding considerations are made based on how well the applicant articulates the nature of the research and education components of their sustainable agriculture grant proposals. Scroll down to read more about each program and to find current calls. Calls for Preproposals and ProposalsWe make slight revisions to our calls for proposals each year, which means it is crucial for our readers to read each call carefully from year to year. We try to allow about 60 days or more between the time that a call is released and the time when the documents are due. Timeline projections are based on past experience; future timelines are subject to change. The deadline for the 2010 Farmer Rancher Call for Proposals is Thursday, December 2, 2010.
Supports farmers and ranchers striving for agricultural sustainability. The deadline for 2010 Graduate Student Grant Proposals was Thursday, January 28, 2010. Provides funds to students enrolled in graduate programs at accredited colleges or universities who are exploring an aspect of sustainable agriculture for their thesis research or project paper. We post the Graduate Student Program call for proposals sometime in late November and proposals are usually due sometime January.
Professional Development Program The deadline for the 2010 Professional Development Program preproposals was May 21, 2010. Supports agricultural educators who learn in cooperation with farmers about sustainable practices and concepts. We post the Professional Development Program (PDP) call for preproposals in about March and preproposals are due in about May. Please note: the call for PDP proposals is not public; it only goes to those prepoposal authors who are invited to submit full proposals.
Research and Education Grant Program The deadline for Research and Education Program preproposals was June 10, 2010. Supports researchers and educators with ideas for environmentally sound, economically viable, socially responsible agricultural systems. We post the Research and Education (R&E) call for preproposals in about April and preproposals are due in about June. Please note: the call for R&E proposals is not public; it only goes to those prepoposal authors who are invited to submit full proposals.
The deadline for the 2010 Youth and Youth Educator Grant proposals is Friday, January 14, 2011.
Youth and Youth Educator grants are an exciting new part of the Farmer Rancher Grant program. Their purpose is to provide opportunities for youth in the North Central Region to learn more about Sustainable Agriculture. There are two options: 1. YOUTH GRANTS. These are grants for on-farm research, demonstration, or education projects by youth ages 8-18. Research and demonstration projects are for hands-on efforts to explore sustainable agriculture issues and practices. Education projects can involve teaching others about sustainable agriculture or attending a sustainable agriculture conference, workshop, or camp. $400 maximum. 2. YOUTH EDUCATOR GRANTS. These are grants for educators to provide programming on sustainable agriculture for youth. $2,000 maximum.
General Grant Program Timelines Farmer Rancher Grant Timeline Graduate Student Grant Timeline Research and Education Grant Timeline Professional Development Grant Timeline Youth and Youth Educator Grant Timeline
Special CallsNative American Sustainable Agriculture Grant ProgramThe deadline for submitting Native American Sustainable Agricultural Grant Program proposals was Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
The Native American Sustainable Agricultural Grant Program is initially funded as a one-time NCR-SARE grant program. The purpose of this grant program is to fund project(s) that can help NCR-SARE reach and work with Native Americans to improve agricultural sustainability in the North Central Region. Maximum total grant size is $275,000, with a maximum duration of three years.
Diversity Grant ProgramThe deadline for submitting Diversity Grant proposals was Friday, November 30, 2007.
The Diversity Research and Education Grant Program was to fund people and/or projects that can help NCR-SARE reach and work with underserved audiences to improve agricultural sustainability in the NCR.
Resources for Writing a Grant ProposalHow to Write a Winning Proposal Developing and Writing Grant Proposals Grantwriting Services for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Conducting an Information Search on Your Research Proposal How to Write a SARE Farmer Grant Application Información acerca de SARE da a un agricultor en español. NCR-SARE Farmer Rancher Program Tips Sheet Research & Education Grants. Professional Development Grants Outcome Measurement and Grant Writing Proposal Writing Short Course Putting Together a Grant Proposal: A Follow Up Activity of Ensuring the South's Farm and Forestland Protection Workshops Successful Grants Video Tips for Applying for SARE Grants Tips on Writing a Competitive Grant Proposal Why Did We Pick Them?
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