# Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-op-009382-sustainable-agriculture-research-and-education-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343321

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $10.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $42.0 million in total. Applications closed on November 14, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-OP-009382 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 14, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $10.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $42.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.215 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

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: 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).

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-OP-009382 still open?

No. It closed on November 14, 2022.

### Who can apply for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program?

Closed November 14, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $42.0 million in total.

### Who has won Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., Montana State University, University of Vermont & State Agricultural College. The program made 26 awards worth $226 million in that time.