Southern SARE offers grant opportunities to individuals and institutions in the Southern region. Below is a list of presently funded SARE projects in North Carolina. To find a complete list of reports on previously funded projects in North Carolina, search the Project Database. Reading through some of the project reports can help you understand the types of projects SARE funds before you submit a grant yourself.
Large Systems Research Grants
LS17-285 Growing Local Phase III
Research and Education Grants
LS20-336 Navigating Financial and Mental Health Crises
LS30-326 Promoting Southeastern Agriculture Resilience with Carbon Farm Planning
LS20-323 Building Resilient and Successful Farm Businesses in the Southern Appalachians
LS20-321 Small Ruminant Producers Program: A pilot program for small ruminant producers and county agents
LS18-294 Promoting Adoption of Cover Crops in Southeastern Farming Systems
LS17-280 A Supply Chain Approach to Finding Win-win Sustainable Solutions for Edible But Unharvested Produce
Professional Development Program Grants
On-Farm Research Grants
OS19-129 Evaluating Scale-appropriate Technology for Organic No-till Vegetable Production
OS19-125 Regenerative Grazing to Mitigate Climate Change
OS18-123 Demonstration of Root Zone Heating Supported by the Developed Biomass Greenhouse Heating System
Graduate Student Grants
Producer Grants
FS19-313 Bee Pollen Identification for Increased Sustainability