Write a Successful Grant

Are you interested in becoming a project coordinator for a NCR-SARE grant? If so, and if you live in one of the following states, this information is for you. The North Central Region consists of: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. For information on National SARE program, Western Region SARE, Southern Region SARE or Northeast Region SARE.

Before writing a grant proposal, determine a clear project goal and explore previous research. It often helps to contact NCR-SARE, local agriculture groups, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and/or Extension educators to share ideas and invite participation.

NCR-SARE can provide grant applications, reports from other projects, lists of funded projects, or other sustainable agriculture information. To receive more information about the NCR-SARE grant program's preproposal/proposal processes and timelines, contact the NCR-SARE office.