The North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education is seeking proposals for its Farmer Rancher Grant.
Donor Name: North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/07/2023
Size of the Grant:
- Individual Grants: $15,000
- Team Grants: $30,000
Grant Duration: 23 months
Details:
Farmer Rancher Grants provide opportunities for farmers and ranchers to solve problems on the farm or ranch using innovative sustainable agriculture practices. Projects can focus on research or education and demonstration. Approximately $720,000 is available for this program. Grant recipients have 23 months to complete their projects. There are two types of competitive grants:
- Individual grants ($15,000 maximum)
- Team grants for two or more farmers or ranchers from separate and distinct operations who are working together ($30,000 maximum).
Geographical Focus
The 12 states of North Central Region-SARE include: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Eligibility Criteria
Any farmer or rancher or team of farmers or ranchers who farm or operate a ranch in the North Central region may apply.
- A farmer/rancher is someone who raises crops or livestock, especially as a business.
- Applicants may be just beginning the transition to a more sustainable operation or may already be using sustainable practices and want to try more.
- Grants to applicants under 21 need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
- Applicants can submit one grant application per year and can participate in one grant per year.
- Previous grant recipients are eligible to apply if reports from previous grants are up to date.
- Team projects must have at least two farmer/rancher participants from separate and distinct operations. If your situation is unique, contact NCR-SARE to discuss your options. Teams must designate a farmer/rancher project coordinator who will submit and sign the proposal, be responsible for reporting, and assume tax liability associated with the grant, if there is any.
- We have a strong commitment to diversity. Proposals that involve farmers, ranchers, or youth from historically-underserved populations are encouraged. USDA defines historically underserved audiences to include socially-disadvantaged producers, limited-resource producers, beginning farmers/ranchers, and veterans. They further define socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers as belonging to the following groups: American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and women.
- Most Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) should apply for Partnership Grants for projects working with farmers and ranchers.
For more information, visit North Central SARE.
