Two Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant programs are calling for 2024 proposals.

Northeast SARE’s Administrative Council has allocated $750,000 for Partnership Grants and $500,000 for Graduate Student Research Grants--

-- Partnership Grants fund researchers, educators and agricultural service providers working in direct partnership with farmers in the Northeast.  Proposals are due April 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Funded projects will design and implement innovative solutions to agricultural sustainability challenges, and strengthen connections between farmers and agricultural service providers.

Partnership Grant proposals are capped at $30,000; about 30 projects will be awarded.

-- Graduate Student Research Grants fund students conducting research under the supervision of a faculty advisor on sustainable agriculture topics of importance to Northeast farmers, agricultural researchers, and farm support professionals.

Graduate Student Research Grant proposals are capped at $15,000; about 30 projects will be awarded.

Proposals are due April 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Northeast SARE – including funding decisions – is guided by its outcome statement:

“Northeast agricultural communities honor the holistic connection among land, water, air, and all living beings. Agriculture in the Northeast is accessible, sustainable, and just, addressing historic and current inequities so all farmers and farm employees can steward resources to ensure sustainability, resilience, economic viability, and a high quality of life.”

Live Q/A Sessions

Live question and answer sessions for both grant programs will take place throughout March and into April.

These sessions are a great opportunity for potential applicants to learn if a Northeast SARE Grant is right for them.

They are also a chance to build understanding around how to successfully write and manage Northeast SARE grants.

Partnership Grant Q&A sessions will take place March 5, 13, 19, and 27 from noon-1:00 p.m. EST.  Click Here to register.

Graduate Student Research Grant Q&A sessions will take place March 12, 20, 26, and April 3 from noon-1 p.m. ET.  Click Here to register.

Newsletter

Anyone interested in learning more about these and other Northeast SARE grant programs can sign up for their newsletter.

Visit the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education website to learn more about other educational opportunities.

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