Sustainable Community Grants

Sustainable Community Grants make a direct connection between community revitalization and farming. Projects must address specific key issues such as farm finance, marketing, land use, water use, enterprise development, value-added product development, or other delineated topic areas.

To apply, you must be affiliated with Cooperative Extension, NRCS, a municipality, a state department of agriculture, a college or university, a community organization, or other institutional entity.

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Get an overview of the Sustainable Community Grants

In the overview section you can find a description of the grant, who can apply, what type of projects can be funded, what is expected of grantees, and a timeline for submitting a proposal.

Learn how to apply

Are you interested in applying for a grant? Look at the application form, checklists, timelines, and review criteria, and learn how to get help if you need it.

Find out what happens when a project is funded

Preview SARE's reporting, reimbursement, and policy requirements so you can find out ahead of time with what we expect of successful grantees.

Look at past Sustainable Community Grant projects

Read brief descriptions of projects funded in the most recent grant cycle to get a feel for the kinds of projects and approaches SARE is receptive to.