Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Now Accepting Applications
October 7, 2026
Western SARE provides grants in several categories. Each of these grants is available at specific times of the year. Not sure which grant is right for you? Review this infographic to help you decide which grant program is the best fit.
Before reaching out regarding a specific grant program, please review who is the best person to contact. If you don’t know the specific grant program, please email wsare-info@sare.org for more assistance.
The Farmer/Rancher Program focuses on advancing on-farm sustainability solutions by funding innovative producer-driven research and outreach.
Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)
The Professional + Producer Program provides opportunities for agriculture professionals working directly with farmers and ranchers on sustainable agriculture efforts.
Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Local Education & Demonstration
Funding for the Local Education and Demonstration (LED) grants will help increase the application and adoption of the results and recommendations from previous SARE-funded research by identifying and overcoming the environmental, economic, and social hindrances of adopting sustainable agricultural practices locally. (formerly Research to Grassroots.)
Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)
The Professional Development Program advances education and outreach strategies for professionals and educators who work directly with farmers and ranchers.
Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Visiting Research & Education (formerly Sabbatical)
The Visiting Research and Education Program provides an opportunity for researchers around the world to partner with farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, and other researchers for conducting research, education, and Extension activities.
Deadline: Oct 5, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)
The Graduate Student Research & Education Program involves Masters or Ph.D students partnering with producers on innovative research and outreach on key sustainable agriculture topics.
Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time)