Deadline: 14-Nov-22
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking applications for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program to encourage research and outreach designed to increase knowledge concerning agricultural production systems that:
- Maintain and enhance the quality and productivity of the soil;
- Conserve soil, water, energy, natural resources, and fish and wildlife habitat;
- Maintain and enhance the quality of surface and ground water;
- Protect the health and safety of persons involved in the food and farm system;
- Promote the well-being of animals; and increase employment opportunities in agriculture (7 U.S.C. 5801 and 5811).
For purposes of this program, sustainable agriculture is defined by section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 USC 3103(19)) as an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that over the long-term will satisfy human food and fiber needs; enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends; make the most efficient use of non-renewable and on farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; sustain the economic viability of farm and ranch operations; and enhance the quality of life for farmers and ranchers and society as a whole.
Program Area
- NIFA is soliciting applications for the SARE program under the following two program areas:
- Regional Host Institutions
- National Reporting, Coordinating, and Communications Office
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $42,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
Eligibility Criteria
- 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. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
- Applicants for the SARE program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=343321