Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Beginning Farmer SARE Grant Guide
A guide to the SARE grant programs for farmers. It explains how to find the right grant, read the call, and prepare a project proposal.
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The steps on this page
- Learn what SARE funds
- Find your regional program
- Read the call for proposals
- Check eligibility
- Define your project question
- Plan the method and budget
- Line up partners
- Write the proposal
- Track reporting needs
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with SARE and USDA.
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