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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
Professional Development Grants
Trains agricultural professionals in sustainable techniques and philosophy
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
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