NCR-SARE Research and Education Grant Program

About this program

North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR‑SARE) offers competitive Research and Education grants to researchers and educators for projects that advance environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible food and fiber systems, with awards typically ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 and projects up to 36 months (long‑term proposals >3 years are considered). Projects must include a strong outreach component and significant farmer/rancher or other end‑user involvement from conception through implementation, and collaborative, interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. Applicants must follow the current call for preproposals and the regional review process; contact the NCR‑SARE office for timelines and application guidance.