Northeast SARE region (CT, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WV, DC)Multi-state
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
From Northeast SARE (University of Vermont), USDA-funded
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $50,000$5,000 to $50,000
- Deadline
- Dec 8, 2026, 4 p.m. ET44 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Big job A full proposal and several steps.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to projects.sare.org.
Who can apply
- Farmers meeting the Census of Agriculture definition of a farm ($1,000+ in ag products sold), leading a research and/or education project with a technical advisor, including outreach to other farmers
Agriculture
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
About 16% of 2026 submissions were funded; roughly $1M is allocated this cycle.
Before you apply
Applicants report spending 25 to 30 hours on a proposal. Use the free Nov 3/10/17/24 Q&A sessions and request technical help by Nov 16.
Checked on northeast.sare.org, Oct 21 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
How much is Northeast SARE Farmer Grant?
Up to $50,000. The full line is: $5,000 to $50,000, paid back after you spend. Highest figure stored: $50,000.
When can I apply for Northeast SARE Farmer Grant?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for Northeast SARE Farmer Grant?
Farmers meeting the Census of Agriculture definition of a farm ($1,000+ in ag products sold), leading a research and/or education project with a technical advisor, including outreach to other farmers.
Does Northeast SARE Farmer Grant require matching funds?
No matching funds are required on the page we checked. The money is paid after you spend.
Where was Northeast SARE Farmer Grant checked?
Checked on 2026-10-21 at https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/farmer-grant/. The official page wins if we disagree.