The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program offers this grant to encourage vital research and outreach initiatives. This grant is specifically designed to advance agricultural production systems that demonstrably enhance soil quality and productivity, while diligently conserving precious resources such as soil, water, energy, and natural habitats. Further objectives include safeguarding surface and ground water quality, protecting the health and safety of those within the food and farm system, promoting the well-being of animals, and ultimately fostering increased employment opportunities across the agricultural sector. The program aims to cultivate innovative, sustainable agricultural practices for long-term benefit.
Opportunity ID: 343321
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-OP-009382 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.215 — Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $42,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements The SARE legislation requires USDA to carry out the program through agreements entered into with land grant colleges or universities, other universities, State agricultural experiment stations, the State cooperative extension services, nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise, or Federal or State governmental entities. Applications may only be submitted by these types of organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The purpose of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program is to encourage research and outreach designed to increase knowledge concerning agricultural production systems that:
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| Link to Additional Information: | Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 343321 Full Announcement-FY23-SARE-RFA -> FY23-SARE-RFA-508-F.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.215 | PKG00276640 | Sep 01, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343321 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
343321 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
343321 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
343321 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
343321 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
343321 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
343321 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
343321 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
343321 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf