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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 Proposals We make slight revisions to our calls for proposals each year, which means it is crucial for our readers to only have access to the most recent call for proposals. To ensure that our information is accurate, we remove the old calls when deadlines have passed in order to avoid confusion. 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. Click here to access a slideshow detailing the NCR-SARE grant programs. (PDF) General Grant Program Timelines
The deadline for the 2008 Farmer Rancher Call for Proposals was December 1, 2008, 4:30pm.
Supports farmers and ranchers striving for agricultural sustainability. The deadline for 2009 Graduate Student Grant Proposals was Wednesday, January 28, 2009.
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. The 2008 Graduate Student Grant Call for Proposals was due Wednesday, January 23, 2008.
Professional Development Program The deadline for 2009 Professional Development Program preproposals was Monday, May 22, 2009.
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 2010 Research and Education preproposals was Wednesday, June 10, 2009. 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 2009 Youth Grant proposals was Friday, January 30, 2009.
NCR-SARE announces the 2009 Call for Proposals for Youth & Youth Educator Sustainable Agriculture Grants. These 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 8-21. 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. Questions? Contact Joan Benjamin at 402-472-0809, 1-800-529-1342 or jbenjamin2@unl.edu.
SPECIAL CALLSNative American Sustainable Agriculture Grant ProgramThe 2010 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) Call for Native American Sustainable Agriculture Grant Proposals is now available: 2010 Call for Native American Sustainable Agriculture Grant Proposals (Word)
The deadline for Proposals is 4:30pm CDT, 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 proposals was 4:30 pm, Friday, November 30, 2007. Diversity Research and Education Grant Program Call for Proposals 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.
How 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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