USDA-NIFA-OP-009382: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2022.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 1, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Total funding$42.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | September 1, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 14, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 14, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (74% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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).
Who has won Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (10.215) awarded $226 million across 26 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Georgia | 5 | $59.8 million |
| Montana State University | Montana | 5 | $52.5 million |
| University of Vermont & State Agricultural College | Vermont | 5 | $52.5 million |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minnesota | 5 | $52.3 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 6 | $10.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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