North Central SARE strengthens communities, increases producers' economic viability, and improves the environment through grants and education.
Learn more about our grantsNOTE: We are currently holding the Professional Development Program Call for Proposals, pending notification from our funding source, USDA-NIFA. NIFA Requests for Applications are under review. You can check back for updates or subscribe to our mailing list to be notified when the Calls are released.
Our Grant Programs
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Graduate Student Grant Program
The Call for Proposals is now open. Propsoals are due May 29, 2025 by 4pm central.
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Farmer Rancher Grant Program
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Professional Development Grant Program
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Research and Education Grant Program
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Partnership Grant Program
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Youth Educator Grant Program
a competitive grant program for youth educators to encourage youth to try sustainable practices
What is Sustainable Agriculture?
How do we produce and distribute food, fuel, and fiber sustainably? While every strategy varies, SARE embraces three broad goals: economic viability over the long term; stewardship of our nation’s land, air, and water; and quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and their communities.
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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.
View the VideosNEW RESOURCES
- NCR-SARE's Grant How-To Video Series
- HenPen Sliding Fence Guide for Pasture Poulty
- Guide to Building Meat Processing Facilities
- Beekeeping in Northern Climates Manual and Workbook
- Farming into the Future by Centering Farmworkers: A Guide
- The New Growers’ Guide to Producing Organic Food-Grade Grains in The Upper Midwest
- Midwestern Hemp Database
- The Financial Implications of Conservation Agriculture: Insights from Analyses of Farms in the Upper Midwest
- Agricultural Justice Project Toolkit
NCR-SARE News
Apply for a Graduate Student Grant
Proposals must be submitted by 4pm central time, May 29, 2025.
About North Central SARE
NCR-SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for producers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations and others exploring sustainable agriculture in America’s Midwest.
The successful framework created throughout this project will continue with every growing season and forever impact food production in this community. The community has expressed interest in continuing to hold on-farm demonstrations of Mohican and sustainable farming techniques. Our goal is to continue sharing this knowledge as we grow and learn on the farm.
