Funding Sources

Sustainable Agriculture Grants
With the support of the North Central SARE, Iowa State University Extension is offering three mini-grant programs for research and travel related to sustainable agriculture.

Professional Research Mini-Grant;
Professional Travel Mini-Grant; and
Student Research Mini-Grant.

The deadline for all applications is October 1, 2005. The funds may be used during 2005 and 2006. A focus of consideration will be whether the grant will benefit otherwise underserved audiences. More information (pdf)

Youth Sustainable Ag Grant Program. Iowa youth through 12th grade are encouraged to apply for 2004 Youth Sustainable Agriculture Grants to support innovative and creative sustainable ag projects this summer. Information can be found at (web address). Applications are due June 1, 2004. Grants are being made available through Iowa State University Extension and The North Central SARE Program. More information (pdf)

Sustainable Agriculture mini-grants for ISU Extension Field Staff (Word)

Regional Travel Scholarships for Extension Field Staff and other agricultural professionals (pdf)

North Central Region SARE

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program provides competitive grant support for sustainable agriculture research, education, and demonstration to farmers, scientists, educators, and public and private organizations. For more information about the North Central Region SARE grants program, visit their web site at:

North Central Region SARE
402-472-7081
402-472-0280 (fax)
sare001@unlvm.unl.edu

Applicants must reside in the North Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

The national SARE program began with the 1985 Farm Bill. Congress appropriated initial funds in 1988 for grants in sustainable agriculture research, education and demonstration. Funding goes to producers, scientists, educators and public and private institutions and organizations in three grant programs. The North Central Region, managed by a diverse Administrative Council and directed by two regional coordinators, is one of four regions in the SARE Program.

For more information, contact::
Lisa Bauer, Communications Specialist
402-472-0265
402-472-0280 (fax)

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Organic Farming Research Foundation

The Organic Farming Research Foundation provides grants for up to $10,000 per project for research on organic farming. Most grants are in the range of $5,000 to 7,000. Proposal deadlines are January 15 and July 15, 2001. To receive a copy of the procedures for grant applications, contact OFRF at P.O. Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, tel: (831)426-6606, e-mail: research@ofrf.org. You can get more information about the Organic Farming Research Foundation's grant program by checking out their webpage: http://www.ofrf.org/.

The Iowa Energy Center will award up to $7,500 in matching funds to support conferences, workshops, and small demonstrations related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. Grantees must be nonprofit or educational organizations, but collaborations with other organizations are encouraged. The grant is available for no more than 50% of an eligible project's cost. Guidelines are available from the Iowa Energy Center at: http://www.energy.iastate.edu/funding/gp-index.html. Deadline: None. Proposals must be received at least 6 weeks prior to the proposed start date.

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