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Grants

Grant Programs

Western SARE provides grants in several categories. Each of these grants is available at specific times of the year. Applying online for a  grant is a simple step-by-step process. Please read each grant's specific Calls for Proposals. View our Grants Life Cycle Flowchart to better understand learning about, applying for, and managing a Western SARE grant.

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    Graduate Student

    The Graduate Student Research & Education Program involves Masters or Ph.D students partnering with producers on innovative research and outreach on key sustainable agriculture topics.

  • Research and Education Pre-Proposal

    The Research & Education Program involves scientists, agricultural producers, and others using interdisciplinary approaches to advance sustainable agriculture through innovative research and outreach.

  • Farmer/Rancher

    The Farmer/Rancher Program focuses on advancing on-farm sustainability solutions by funding innovative producer-driven research and outreach.

  • Professional + Producer

    The Professional + Producer Program provides opportunities for agriculture professionals working directly with farmers and ranchers on sustainable agriculture efforts.

  • Professional Development

    The Professional Development Program advances education and outreach strategies for professionals and educators who work directly with farmers and ranchers.

  • Research to Grassroots

    The Research to Grassroots Program involves interdisciplinary teams who take SARE research results out into the field.

  • Sabbatical Research & Education

    The Sabbatical Research & Education Program provides an opportunity for faculty around the world to partner with farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, and researchers of the Western U.S. region on innovative research and outreach.

For general questions, please contact Kristin Burr, (406) 994-4789, wsare@montana.edu

For questions about the Research & Education grant, please contact Clayton Marlow, (406) 994-5161, cmarlow@montana.edu

For questions about the Farmer/Rancher grant, please contact Cayley Eller, (406) 994-7349, cayley.eller@montana.edu

For questions about the Sabbatical R&E, Professional + Producer, or Graduate Student grants, please contact Irene Grimberg, (406) 994-4789, grimberg@montana.edu

For questions about the Professional Development or Research to Grassroots grants, please contact Jenna Meeks, (307-575-2416), wsare-pdp@sare.org