SARE grants
SARE gives grants for sustainable farming through four regions (North Central, Northeast, Southern and Western). Farmer and rancher grants are small and test ideas on a working farm; larger research and education grants go to universities and nonprofits.
Each region sets its own call for proposals and deadline, usually in the fall for projects starting the next spring.
- Open now
- 5
- Upcoming
- 0
- Next deadline
- November 6, 2026
- Who can apply
- Small businesses, Colleges, Nonprofits
SARE programs
- Closes06 NOV
Southern SARE Producer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Southern region to run on-farm projects: $20,000 for one farmer, $25,000 for a farmer group.
- Closes13 NOV
Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Colleges, Nonprofits
Grants for agricultural professionals (extension, researchers, NGOs) running research on working farms in the Southern region.
- Closes03 DEC
North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers and ranchers in the 12 North Central states to test sustainable practices on their own operations: up to $15,000 for one farmer, $30,000 for a team.
- Closes03 DEC
North Central SARE Research and Education Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Colleges, Nonprofits
Up to $250,000 for research and outreach on sustainable agriculture in the North Central region; starts with a preproposal.
- Closes08 DEC
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Northeast to try new sustainable practices and share what they learn.
Open and forecast SARE opportunities
From Grants.gov, soonest deadline first.
SARE has no opportunities posted or forecast on Grants.gov right now. The programs below show where its grant money went last year.
Where SARE grant money went in 2025
Awards from October 2024 to September 2025, from USAspending.gov.
| Program (Assistance Listing) | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education 10.215 | $45 million |
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| University of Georgia Research Foundation, INC. | $11 million |
Before you apply
- Proposals are due December 3, 2026 at noon Central; projects start April 1, 2027 at the earliest.
- Preproposals are due December 3, 2026.
- Due November 6, 2026 at noon Eastern.
- Due November 13, 2026 at noon Eastern.
- Due December 8, 2026 at 4 p.m. Eastern. Larger Northeast grants (Farming Community, Research and Education) are due October 26, 2026.
Questions
When is the next SARE grant deadline?
The next deadline is November 6, 2026 for Southern SARE Producer Grant.
How do I apply for a SARE grant?
Register your organization in SAM.gov to get a Unique Entity ID, create a Grants.gov account, then find the opportunity and submit before its deadline. Some agencies finish the application in their own system, such as JustGrants, eRA Commons or Research.gov.
Can individuals get SARE grants?
Rarely. Federal grants go mostly to organizations: nonprofits, local governments, tribes, schools, colleges and, in research programs, small businesses. Help for individuals usually comes through state and local agencies.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.