The Research for Novel Approaches Grants fund “proof of concept” projects intended to confirm the benefit and/or feasibility of new practices and approaches that have high potential for adoption by farmers.
Donor Name: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/02/2022
Grant Size: $30,000 to $200,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
These practices and approaches may be related to production, marketing, business management, human resource management and other social issues, or other topics related to sustainable agriculture. By “proof of concept,” they mean that evidence from prior experiments or pilot projects strongly suggest a practice or approach is beneficial and feasible, but additional testing, data and refinement is needed before recommending farmer adoption.
Funding Information
- Approximately $1.75 million has been allocated to fund projects for this cycle of Research for Novel Approaches Grants. Typical projects range from $30,000 to $200,000.
- Project Duration Typical project length is 2 to 3 years. All projects must be completed by November 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Research for Novel Approaches Grants are open to anyone who works with farmers, including personnel at agricultural and community nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, and for-profit business entities (such as private consultants, farmers veterinary practices, and other businesses that serve the farming community).
For more information, visit Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
