A different kind of grant program

USDA funded to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture

Regionally administered

Participatory

Inclusive

Systems approach

Southern SARE 13 states, Puerto Rico

and the U.S. Virgin Islands

$2.5 million awarded in 2003

63 projects funded in 2003

Southern SARE Structure Host Institutions

Ft. Valley State University

University of Georgia

Administrative Council

Technical Review Committee

Sustainable Agriculture Provides more

profitable farm income

Protects farm environment and natural resources

Promotes stable, prosperous rural communities

6 Grant Opportunities Research and Education Grants

Professional Development Grants

Graduate Student Grants

Producer Grants

On-Farm Research Grants

Sustainable Community Innovation Grants

Research and Education Grants Systems oriented

Multi-institutional

Multi-state

Interdisciplinary

Farmer cooperators at every stage

Graduate Student Grants Full time Master’s or

Ph.D students

Up to $10,000

Professional Development Grants

Trains agricultural professionals in sustainable techniques and philosophy

Producer Grants Up to $10,000 for

individual producer

Up to $15,000 for producer organization

On-Farm Research Grants Up to $15,000

Extension, NRCS, NGO personnel who work with producers

Must include at least one producer cooperator

Sustainable Community Innovation Grants Link sustainable

agriculture activities to healthy community development

SARE and 1890s Grant money

SARE and 1890s State coordinator

activities

SARE and 1890s Sustainable Ag Network (SAN)

publications

Regional publications

1890s and SARE Promote SARE

resources to research and extension people

Offer in-service credits for attending SARE training events

1890s and SARE Publicize new minority

outreach position

Respond to requests for AC nominations, proposal reviewers.

Help SARE attract more research proposals from institutions and farmers

For more information: (770) 412-4787www.sare.org