Farmer-driven innovations in agriculture that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life.

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Our Grant Programs

Read more about our grants

Grant Writing Webinars

Live webinars are scheduled for each grant program accepting proposals. They will be recorded and posted. Registration needed.

Office Hours

Western SARE staff will be live to answer your questions about the 2027 Calls for Proposals. Join any or all sessions and drop-in during the hour as you can. Each date includes a topic area, yet all topics are welcome. See dates and topics.

Recent Publications

Read the latest issue of our magazine Simply Sustainable and download recent reports highlighting successful and innovative funded projects. Our latest report is Farmer-Rancher Research in the West: A Picture of Success

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Stories from the West

Funded Projects

Western SARE’s Administrative Council approved 2026 funding for 92 projects. The total amount of funding is over $8.5 million. Projects were funded in all 17 states and territories.  Funding for our competitive grants included:  

Our Impact

Western SARE Grants

  • 72,940 farmers and ranchers participated in learning
  • 20,158 farmers and ranchers gained knowledge or skills
  • 3,741 farmers and ranchers changed a practice
Based on SARE grantee reports, 2021—2026.

About Western SARE

Western SARE provides competitive grants and educational opportunities in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Federated States of Micronesia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Marianas Islands, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

We’ve had twice the crop production on the same footprint, which is huge for both profit and land-use efficiency.

Jonah Sloven, Victor, Idaho
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