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Northeast SARE Farmer Grant

USDA Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grants up to $30,000 for farmer-led research projects exploring new agriculture concepts through experiments, surveys, prototypes, or on-farm demonstrations.

About this program

Annual application cycle. Most recent cycle closed December 9, 2025; next cycle typically opens fall 2026.

Eligibility

Farmers in the Northeast region (including NJ) leading research projects with practical, long-term impacts on farming. Projects must improve farming through soil quality, conservation, water quality, energy efficiency, or other sustainable practices.

Funding Categories

Agriculture / Research