The 2023 North Central Region – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) Youth Educator Grant Call for Proposals is now open.
Donor Name: North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 11/10/2022
Grant Size: $6,000
Grant Duration: 23 months
Details
Youth Educator Grant projects provide opportunities for educators in the North Central Region to teach youth about Sustainable Agriculture (farming and ranching that is ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially responsible). Educators use the grants to encourage young people and their families to try sustainable practices and see sustainable agriculture as a viable career option. Projects should help youth discover that sustainable farming and ranching is profitable; good for families, communities, and their quality of life; and good for the environment long term.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount for grants is $6,000, and a total of approximately $90,000 is available for this program.
- You have up to 23 months to complete your project
Eligibility Criteria
A Youth Educator is someone who teaches youth about sustainable agriculture. This includes professional educators (4-H, FFA, Extension, grade school, high school, community college, college, university, and non-profit organization educators), farmers/ranchers, home-schoolers, etc.
For more information, visit Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education.