Research and Education Grants

The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Research and Education (R&E) Grant Program is a competitive grant program for researchers and educators involved in projects that explore and promote environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems. Donor Name: North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The Research and Education (R&E) Grant Program provides funds to collaborative teams of scientists, farmers/ranchers, institutions, organizations, and educators who are exploring sustainable agriculture through research projects or education /demonstration projects. Preproposals from individuals or organizations located in other SARE regions are accepted, but the preproposal must convince reviewers that project results will primarily benefit NCR agriculture. Typically, proposals come from university and extension staff, the agricultural nonprofit sector, and from people who work on research farms and experiment stations. There is no requirement that applicants have a specific affiliation, but awarded entities must complete required federal grant protocols when applicable, for example animal care and use protocol verification. Successful projects should contribute to all three of the following NCR-SARE broad-based outcomes:  Improving the economic viability of farmers/ranchers and associated agricultural businesses.  Sustaining and improving the environmental quality and natural resource base on which agriculture depends.  Enhancing the quality of life for farmers/ranchers, rural and urban communities, and society as a whole. Funding Information It anticipates that roughly $3.75 million will be available to fund approximately 15 grant projects, with individual grants not to exceed $250,000 total for projects lasting up to three years (36 months). Allowable Expenses  NCR-SARE funds MAY be used for the following purposes:  Supplies, including software.  Labor (this includes wages or salary and benefits, other than tuition, for the student or other individuals working on the project).  Special reference books not readily available.  Farm equipment rental or operating charges.  Travel and per diem necessary for the project.  Payments for project participants (especially farmers and ranchers) who aren’t drawing salaries or wages from an employer while they’re working on your project. Eligibility Criteria Researchers and educators from the North Central Region. Applications from other regions are accepted if project results will primarily benefit NCR agriculture. For more information, visit NCR-SARE.