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A different kind of grant program

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

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A different kind of grant program

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  1. A different kind of grant program • USDA funded to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture • Regionally administered • Participatory • Inclusive • Systems approach

  2. Southern SARE • 13 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands • $2.5 million awarded in 2003 • 63 projects funded in 2003

  3. Southern SARE Structure • Host Institutions Ft. Valley State University University of Georgia • Administrative Council • Technical Review Committee

  4. Sustainable Agriculture • Provides more profitable farm income • Protects farm environment and natural resources • Promotes stable, prosperous rural communities

  5. 6 Grant Opportunities • Research and Education Grants • Professional Development Grants • Graduate Student Grants • Producer Grants • On-Farm Research Grants • Sustainable Community Innovation Grants

  6. Research and Education Grants • Systems oriented • Multi-institutional • Multi-state • Interdisciplinary • Farmer cooperators at every stage

  7. Graduate Student Grants • Full time Master’s or Ph.D students • Up to $10,000

  8. Professional Development Grants • Trains agricultural professionals in sustainable techniques and philosophy

  9. Producer Grants • Up to $10,000 for individual producer • Up to $15,000 for producer organization

  10. On-Farm Research Grants • Up to $15,000 • Extension, NRCS, NGO personnel who work with producers • Must include at least one producer cooperator

  11. Sustainable Community Innovation Grants • Link sustainable agriculture activities to healthy community development

  12. SARE and 1890s • Grant money

  13. SARE and 1890s • State coordinator activities

  14. SARE and 1890s • Sustainable Ag Network (SAN) publications • Regional publications

  15. 1890s and SARE • Promote SARE resources to research and extension people • Offer in-service credits for attending SARE training events

  16. 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

  17. For more information: (770) 412-4787www.sare.org

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