Graduate Student Grant Program (US)

Deadline: 7-Apr-22

The Graduate Student Grant is now open and accepting online application .The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Graduate Student Grant Program supports projects by graduate students that address sustainable agriculture issues and are part of the student’s degree program.

Funding Information

In 2022, $300,000 will be available to fund about 20 grant projects. Individual grants are for $15,000 total, and can fund projects lasting up to 36 months. tHEY received 57 applications in 2021 and funded 24 projects averaging $14,500, with durations ranging from 12 to 36 months.

Desired Outcomes

Proposals need to address sustainable agriculture issues of importance to the North Central region. SARE funds applied projects that engage farmers/ranchers. NCR-SARE strongly encourages having farmers, ranchers, local organizations, or others who will use or benefit from the project involved in its planning, design, and implementation. This participation enhances the relevance and impact of a sustainable agriculture research or education project. Successful projects should contribute to all three of the following NCR-SARE broad-based outcomes:

Improving the profitability of farmers/ranchers and associated agricultural businesses.
Sustaining and improving the environmental quality and natural resource base on which agriculture depends.
Enhancing the quality of life for farmers/ranchers, rural and urban communities, and society as a whole

Qualification

The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Graduate Student Grant Program in 2002 for officially registered graduate students (Masters and Ph.D.) enrolled at accredited colleges or universities. Projects must benefit agriculture in the North Central Region.

For more information, visit SARE.

For more information, visit https://northcentral.sare.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/graduate-student-grant/