Research and Education Grant Program
The Northeast Region SARE program seeks proposals for research, education and on-farm demonstration projects. Proposals should address the Northeast SARE outcome statement, which says:
Agriculture in the Northeast will be diversified and profitable, providing healthful products to its customers; it will be conducted by farmers who manage resources wisely, who are satisfied with their lifestyles, and have a positive influence on their communities and the environment.
The program emphasis is on projects that lead directly to improved farming practices and an enhanced quality of life for farmers and rural communities. We fund projects that involve farmers and other stakeholders in planning, implementing, and evaluating the project; we also fund projects where research, Cooperative Extension, and education are closely linked.
Anyone can apply, but a preproposal is required. Project activities and project impact must occur within the Northeast SARE region, which is made up of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Washington D.C.
2009 preproposal
Full proposal
To learn more about preproposals, full proposals, and the outcome funding process, download a copy of our Guide for Applicants.
This booklet is about 310KB in PDF format.
Agroecosystems Research
We also offer a different kind of grant that
recognizes the need for the
holistic, long-term study of alternative farming systems. The emphasis is
on researching ways to reduce reliance on fossil energy by optimizing
ecological interactions in agriculture. These projects will be complex and
interdisciplinary, and we anticipate funding only one project a year.
A preproposal is required, as are matching funds and sustained collaboration.
Background on Agroecosystems Research
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