Southern SARE region (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, PR, VI)Multi-state
Southern SARE Producer Grant
From Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE), USDA NIFA-funded
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $25,000$20,000 for a farmer or rancher, $25,000 for a farmer organization
- Deadline
- Nov 6, 2026, 12 p.m. ET12 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/ranchers (full or part-time) with at least $1,000 documented annual farm income, or farmer organizations, proposing an on-farm research project (field trial, demonstration, marketing initiative)
- One proposal per farm per year
Agriculture
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Competitive research grant with more proposals than funds. Clear, small-scope projects (no more than 3 objectives) score best.
Before you apply
This is research money, not operating money. Equipment, buildings, animals and fences are not fundable. Frame the project as a 2-year trial with outreach.
Checked on southern.sare.org, Oct 21 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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- NC AgVentures Farm Grant: Up to $10,000
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Questions about Southern SARE Producer Grant
How much is Southern SARE Producer Grant?
Up to $25,000. The full line is: Up to $20,000 for a farmer or rancher, or $25,000 for a farmer organization, paid back after you spend. Highest figure stored: $25,000.
When can I apply for Southern SARE Producer 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 Southern SARE Producer Grant?
Farmers/ranchers (full or part-time) with at least $1,000 documented annual farm income, or farmer organizations, proposing an on-farm research project (field trial, demonstration, marketing initiative). One proposal per farm per year.
Does Southern SARE Producer Grant require matching funds?
No matching funds are required on the page we checked. The money is paid after you spend.
Where was Southern SARE Producer Grant checked?
Checked on 2026-10-21 at https://southern.sare.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/producer-grants/. The official page wins if we disagree.