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Historically Underserved Farming Communities Question and Answer Sessions

The call for proposals for Northeast SARE's new Historically Underserved Farmer/Farming Communities grant program is now open. Proposals are due January 7, 2025 by 5 p.m. EST. Q&A Sessions are taking place in November and December. Sessions will take place from 2 to 3 pm on Nov 19, Dec 4, and Dec 10 Register once to […]

Northeast SARE's Newest Grant Program - From the Director's Desk

While traditionally seen as a characteristic of the rural landscape, our summer tour revealed that the rural/urban dichotomy surrounding agriculture is perhaps in flux. When defining what is rural and what is urban, population density is usually primary.  But if we compare rural and urban environments in terms of low income and low food access, there are great similarities. In both spaces, food security can be challenged by economics, proximity to retail centers, transportation etc.

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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. […]

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. […]

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.

$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 […]

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 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.

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.