Call for Proposals – Western SARE

Posted by Western SARE

Type: Funding
Application Deadline: November 20, 2025

We are happy to announce open Calls for Proposals for five programs: Farmer/Rancher, Professional + Producer, Research & Education pre-proposal, Professional Development, and Local Education & Demonstration.

All deadlines are in November.

Please note that awards provided under these Calls are contingent upon USDA-NIFA authorizing the funding to our Host Institution, Montana State University.

Farmer/Rancher: This grant program focuses on advancing on-farm sustainability solutions by funding innovative producer-driven research and outreach. It involves agricultural producers (main applicants) and technical advisor(s) implementing projects to address identified needs in sustainable agriculture. Deadline November 20, 2025.
Research & Education pre-proposal:  This grant program involves scientists, agricultural producers, and others using interdisciplinary approaches to advance sustainable agriculture at local and regional levels. With the collaboration of producers, projects must integrate rigorous research and education aiming to advance the three components of sustainable agriculture. Deadline November 10, 2025.

Professional Development: This grant program focuses on educating and training agricultural professionals to increase their understanding and proficiency in sustainable agriculture so they, in turn, can educate and train other agricultural professionals. Deadline November 20, 2025.

Local Education & Demonstration:  Successful proposals are required to integrate findings from previously-funded SARE research projects, translate those results into practical demonstrations of application, and bring those results into the field through demonstration and/or educational activities for agricultural professionals and producers. Deadline November 20, 2025.
Not sure which grant is right for you? Review this infographic to help you decide which of our grant programs is the best fit!

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