Farming Communities Grant Program

Grant Program Overview

Northeast SARE is committed to fair distribution of funding. The farming communities grant program is designed to address systemic/structural barriers to access that disproportionately limit the ability of farming communities to fully participate in SARE programs.

This grant program funds projects that create farming and food system opportunities for farming communities and prioritizes work that engages, and is led by, people with experience from those communities.

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Funding Available

Northeast SARE’s Administrative Council allocated approximately $3,000,000 to fund projects for this cycle of farming communities grants. awards can range from $150,000 to $250,000 depending upon a project’s needs, complexity, and duration. Approximately 15-20 awards will be made.

Farming Communities Grant Program Materials

  • Call for Proposals

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  • Budget Template

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  • Grant Commitment Form

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