The Administrative Council of the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program announces the call for proposals for Professional Development Program competitive grants for 2023.
Donor Name: Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
Professional Development Program (PDP) grants are aimed at helping Cooperative Extension Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service and other agricultural professionals in the Western Region increase their understanding and proficiency in sustainable agriculture
Program Goals for Projects Funded by Western SARE
- Promote good stewardship of the nation’s natural resources by providing site-specific, regional, and profitable sustainable farming and ranching methods that strengthen agricultural competitiveness; satisfy human food and fiber needs; maintain and enhance the quality and productivity of soil; conserve soil, water, energy, natural resources and fish and wildlife habitat, and maintain and improve the quality of surface and ground water.
- Enhance the quality of life of farmers and ranchers and ensure the viability of rural communities, for example, by increasing income and employment, especially profitable self-employment and innovative marketing opportunities in agricultural and rural communities.
- Protect the health and safety of those involved in food and farm systems by reducing, where feasible and practical, the use of toxic materials in agricultural production, and by optimizing on-farm resources and integrating, where appropriate, biological cycles and controls.
- Promote crop, livestock, and enterprise diversification.
- Examine the regional, economic, social, and environmental implications of adopting sustainable agriculture practices and systems.
Project approaches can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Workshops
- Conferences
- Development of materials or curricula
- Demonstrations
- Web-based courses
- Tours
- Digital Media
Funding Information
- Projects may be one to three years in length.
- Funding limit is $100,000 per project.
Eligibility Criteria
Professional Development Program Grants are designed to educate agricultural professionals about sustainable agriculture so they, in turn, can educate and train farmers and ranchers.
For more information, visit SARE.
