SARE Supports Strategies to Produce and Distribute Food, Fuel and Fiber Sustainably
Learn more about Sustainable AgricultureSouthern SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for farmers/ranchers, researchers, educators, institutions, organizations and others exploring sustainable agriculture in the Southern region, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Which grant is right for you?
Open Grant Calls for Proposals
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2026 Graduate Student Grants
Application deadline is May 8, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST (NOON)
Future Grant Release Dates
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The 2027 Research and Education Grants are anticipated to open March 2026.
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The 2027 Education Grants are anticipated to open May 2026.
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The 2027 Professional Development Program Grants are anticipated to open July 2026.
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The 2027 On-Farm Research Grants are anticipated to open in September 2026.
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The 2027 Producer Grants are anticipated to open in September 2026.
Microbiome-Guided Strategies to Improve Cattle Production Efficiency and Health
Calf digestive issues can be a substantial hindrance to livestock health and productivity in the U.S dairy and beef industries. SARE-funded research conducted by Peixin Fan at Mississippi State University may provide insights on microbiome-guided strategies that offer beef and dairy farmers new options for improving livestock resilience and profitability.
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Growing Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) as a Value-Added Product for Small-Scale Vegetable Producers
Alabama farmer Jacqueline McArthur is exploring the production of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) as a cash crop for small-scale farmers. During the two-year project, McArthur has developed nearly 40 videos on how to grow and use the crop.
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2026 SSARE Graduate Student Grant Call for Proposals Now Open
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program has released the 2026 Call for Proposals for Graduate Student Grants. Southern SARE Graduate Student Grants are open to Master’s and PhD students, enrolled at accredited institutions across the Southern region, who are interested in exploring areas of sustainable agriculture through quantitative and […]
The most significant thing that came out of the project was that we received so many requests from farmers across Texas and western states like California asking for more information on tagasaste. This is a challenging area environmentally, and there are a lot of problems here that need to be solved. The SARE grant gave us a leg up in beginning to look for solutions.
Our Impact
Southern SARE Grants
- 105,079 farmers and ranchers participated in learning
- 18,798 farmers and ranchers gained knowledge or skills
- 16,013 farmers and ranchers changed a practice