# Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (10.215)

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Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $226 million in 26 grants, about $8.7 million per award.

## Objectives

The purpose of the SARE program, under assistance listing 10.215, is to encourage research and extension projects designed to increase knowledge concerning agricultural production systems that: (1) maintain and enhance the quality and productivity of the soil; (2) conserve soil, water, energy, natural resources, and fish and wildlife habitat; (3) maintain and enhance the quality of surface and ground water; (4) protect the health and safety of persons involved in the food and farm system; (5) promote the well-being of animals; and (6) increase employment opportunities in agriculture.
For purposes of this program, sustainable agriculture is defined by section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension/outreach 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 nonrenewable 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.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38.1 million | 5 |
| 2022 | $44.1 million | 6 |
| 2023 | $55.3 million | 5 |
| 2024 | $43.7 million | 6 |
| 2025 | $44.7 million | 5 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Georgia | $59.8 million |
| Montana State University | Montana | $52.5 million |
| University of Vermont & State Agricultural College | Vermont | $52.5 million |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minnesota | $52.3 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | $10.4 million |