The Professional Development Program Grants, known as train-the-trainer grants, are available to help further education and outreach strategies for ag professionals and ag educators who work directly with farmers and ranchers.
Donor Name: Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 11/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The grant funds training activities that educate ag professionals in up-to-date strategies and technologies to help farmers and ranchers increase profits and lessen environmental impacts. PDP grants support such activities as producing workshops, creating educational manuals and videos, or conducting on-farm tours and demonstrations.
Funding Information
- One (1) or two (2) year projects can be funded up to $100,000.
- Professional Development Program Grants are paid by reimbursement of allowable project expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
Agricultural professionals such as Cooperative Extension; NRCS; Farm Service Agency, or other USDA agency staff; ag consultants; non-governmental organizations; mentor farmers; and other ag professionals are eligible to apply for a Professional Development Program Grant.
For more information, visit Southern SARE.
