About our Grants
NCR-SARE's Grant Programs
NCR-SARE's Grant How-To Video Series
This NCR-SARE Grant How-To Video Series aims to help more people feel equipped to apply for a SARE grant.
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Help Review Grant Proposals
Serving on a review committee for NCR-SARE’s grant programs is an excellent way to help advance sustainable agriculture in the North Central region.
Sign UpNorth Central SARE Grants
- $131.6M in funding since 1988
- 3.4K projects funded since 1988
North Central Region SARE administers several grant programs, each with specific priorities, audiences, and timelines.
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Farmer Rancher Grant
grants for farmers and ranchers to explore sustainable solutions to problems
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Research and Education Grant
grants for researchers and educators
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Partnership Grant
grants for cooperative projects between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers
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Youth Educator Grant
grants for youth educators to encourage youth to try sustainable practices.
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Graduate Student Grant
grants to fund graduate student projects
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Professional Development Grant
grants for training agricultural educators
The focus for all of NCR-SARE grant programs is on research and/or education/extension. Funding considerations are based on how well the applicant presents the problem being addressed, its relevance to sustainable agriculture in the 12-state North Central region, and how well it aligns with NCR-SARE's goals. NCR-SARE's grant program Review Committees review proposals and make recommendations to the Administrative Council.
Recent Grant Projects
Click on the links below to access lists of funded project information. You can also view lists of projects that have been funded in your state.
| Professional Development 2025 Professional Development Program Projects | Research and Education 2025 Research and Education Projects |
| Youth Educator 2026 Youth Educator Projects | Graduate Student 2025 Graduate Student Projects |
| Farmer Rancher 2026 Farmer Rancher Projects | Partnership 2026 Partnership Projects |
Grant Program Timelines
Some NCR-SARE grant timelines have changed for the upcoming funding cycle. Join our mailing list to receive grant program notifications directly in your inbox.
Farmer Rancher*
October - Call for Proposals Released
December - Proposals Due
February - Funding Decisions
May/June - Funds Available to Recipients
Graduate Student*
February - Call for Proposals Released
April - Proposals Due
July - Funding Decisions
October - Funds Available to Recipients
Research and Education*
October - Call for Preproposals Released
December - Preproposals Due
February - Full Proposals Invited
April - Full Proposals Due
August - Funding Decisions
December - Funds Available to Recipients
Professional Development Program*
February - Call for Proposals Released
April - Proposals Due
July - Funding Decisions
October - Funds Available to Recipients
Youth Educator*
October - Call for Proposals Released
December - Proposals Due
April - Funding Decisions
July - Funds Available to Recipients
Partnership*
October - Call for Proposals Released
December - Proposals Due
March - Funding Decisions
May - Funds Available to Recipients
*Timelines are subject to change. See current Call for Proposals for updated timelines.
Apply for a Grant
Are you interested in becoming a project coordinator for an NCR-SARE grant? If so, and if you live in the North Central region, consider applying for an NCR-SARE grant.
Manage Your Grant
If you are a grantee or a member of a project team, you can use this section to find out about how to manage your SARE grant. You may also want to read this section to understand SARE's expectations before submitting a grant application.