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northeast.sare.org news 2025-farmer-grant-question-and-answer-sessions 2025 Farmer Grant Question and Answer Sessions
The Call for 2025 Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Grants is now available. Approximately $850,000 has been allocated to fund projects. Awards of up to $30,000 are available and proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on November 12, 2024.
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-case-studies Northeast SARE Case Studies
In 2023, the SARE National Reporting, Coordination, and Communications Office (NRCCO) contracted with Insight for Action to conduct a post-project evaluation of four of SARE's regional grant programs. The purpose of the evaluation was to characterize key impacts made by SARE’s grantmaking from 2016 through 2023. The evaluation employed the Success Case Method (SCM) to identify program impacts grounded […]
northeast.sare.org news 2025-farmer-grant-call-for-proposals 2025 Farmer Grant Call For Proposals Now Open
Farmers in the Northeast can apply for up to $30,000 in funding for sustainable agriculture projects starting in 2025. These projects can range from experiments to on-farm events and demonstrations or other educational activities. The Call for 2025 Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Grants is now available. Approximately $850,000 has been allocated […]
northeast.sare.org news free-printable-sustainable-agriculture-library Free Printable Sustainable Agriculture Library
These scannable cards are a great resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. SARE resources combine insights from across multiple projects and regions to create materials that have significant staying power. Print them individually or as a single page you can post in the office, workshop, or tractor for easy reference! Connect with more resources […]
northeast.sare.org news 2025-large-grant-preproposal-qa-answers-and-recordings 2025 Large Grant Preproposal Q&A Answers and Recordings
The sessions will include a brief overview of Northeast SARE's grant programs before moving into breakout rooms where you can connect directly with grant program administrators. Participants will be able to switch between the different breakout rooms to get a sense of how each grant program fits with their potential project.
northeast.sare.org news from-the-directors-desk-centering-and-belonging From the Director's Desk - Centering and Belonging
Northeast SARE provides competitive funding for, and education about, sustainable agriculture. Thus, we center around sustainable agriculture and assist in supporting the regions nutritional and textile needs while at the same time being in partnership with our environment and all living organisms comprising our ecosystem.
northeast.sare.org news which-large-grant-program-is-right-for-you-qa-sessions-taking-place Which Large Grant program is right for you? Q&A Sessions taking place
The Q&As will include a brief overview of Northeast SARE's grant programs before moving into breakout rooms where you can connect directly with grant program administrators. Participants will be able to switch between the different breakout rooms to get a sense of how each grant program fits with their potential project.
northeast.sare.org news call-for-2025-large-grant-preproposals-open Calls for 2025 Large Grant Preproposals Open
Three Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) programs are calling for preproposals. $5.9M in funding is available across the Research and Education, Research for Novel Approaches, and Professional Development grant programs. Preproposals are due August 6, 2024 by 5 p.m. EST. Q&A Sessions will take place in June and July to help applicants determine […]
northeast.sare.org news learn-about-the-2024-northeast-sare-farmer-grant-projects Learn about the 2024 Northeast SARE Farmer Grant Projects
Thirty-two projects taking place in the Northeast region will receive a total $779,758 in funding through the 2024 Northeast SARE Farmer Grant program. SARE's Project Database is publicly accessible, which means you can follow along with these sustainable agriculture projects taking place in your community.
northeast.sare.org news writing-a-budget-justification-and-narrative Writing a Budget Justification and Narrative
In this video, we talk about the Budget Justification and Narrative required as part of application to Northeast SARE’s Farmer, Partnership, or Graduate Student Research grant programs.
northeast.sare.org news 2024-graduate-student-research-call-for-proposals-question-and-answer-sessions 2024 Graduate Student Research Call for Proposals Question and Answer Sessions
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate Student Research Grant Program is currently calling for proposals. As part of the call for proposals, Northeast SARE Graduate Student Research Grant Administrator Kaitlyn Sirna hosted a series of question-and-answer sessions throughout March and into April. Graduate Student Research Grant Q&A sessions have concluded for this year. […]
northeast.sare.org news 2024-partnership-grant-call-for-proposals-question-and-answer-sessions 2024 Partnership Grant Call for Proposals Question and Answer Sessions - Call has closed
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Partnership Grant Program's 2024 Call for Proposals has closed. As part of the call for proposals, Northeast SARE Partnership Grant Administrator Candice Huber hosted a series of question-and-answer sessions taking place throughout March. Partnership Grant Q&A sessions took place March 5, 13, 19, and 27 from noon-1:00 p.m. […]
northeast.sare.org news 2023-northeast-sare-annual-report 2023 Northeast SARE Annual Report
The 2023 Northeast SARE Annual Report is now available! The report features project profiles, outcomes of completed projects in 2023, a farewell letter from outgoing Director Vern Grubinger, and more.
northeast.sare.org news 1-25m-available-for-graduate-student-and-partnership-grant-projects $1.25M Available for Graduate Student and Partnership grant projects
Two Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant programs are calling for 2024 proposals. Northeast SARE’s Administrative Council has allocated $750,000 for Partnership Grants and $500,000 for Graduate Student Research Grants. Partnership Grants fund researchers, educators and agricultural service providers working in direct partnership with farmers in the Northeast. Funded projects will design and […]
Northeast SARE Welcomes New Director
Burlington--After a national search, the University of Vermont (UVM) has selected Dr. Teresa Leslie to be the new director of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program, effective January 29. Outgoing Northeast SARE director Dr. Vern Grubinger, who has served in the position since 2007, said, “Dr. Leslie brings a fresh perspective to our […]
northeast.sare.org news recognizing-and-dismantling-systemic-racism-at-northeast-sare Recognizing and Dismantling Systemic Racism at Northeast SARE
Agriculture cannot be sustainable without being equitable. SARE is one of many USDA grant programs now trying to redress systemic racism.
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-grant-slate-announced Northeast SARE Grant Slate Announced
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Administrative Council has approved more than $7.1m in funding for 69 grant projects taking place across the Northeast.
northeast.sare.org news view-the-2022-annual-report View the 2022 Annual Report
The Northeast SARE 2022 Annual Report is now available! Click above to view completed project outcomes, profiles of projects from across our competitive grant programs, and grants approved in 2022.
northeast.sare.org news graduate-student-research-grants-pause-for-2023 Graduate Student Research Grants Pause for 2023
The Northeast SARE Graduate Student Research Grant program will not be offered in Spring of 2023 as originally planned. Our capacity is limited this year as multiple staff will be on parental leave. We do plan to offer this program again in the coming year, and will share details as soon as they are available. […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-region-hosts-sare-fellows-trip Northeast Region Hosts SARE Fellows Trip
A group of agricultural service providers from across the country met last month in Ithaca, NY, for a biannual tour program which highlights the unique features and deep-rooted connections of farms in each of the four SARE regions. The SARE Fellows program offers participants the opportunity to, over the course of two years, learn in-person […]