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20253864045390

Cooperative Agreement

Overview

Grant Description
THIS PROJECT, HOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, PROVIDES COORDINATION OF THE USDA / NIFA SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (SARE) PROGRAM FOR 12 NORTHEASTERN STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE REGIONAL OFFICE OF NORTHEAST SARE COORDINATES SENDING OUT REQUESTS FOR APPLICATIONS AS WELL AS THE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION PROCESS FOR SEVEN DISTINCT GRANT PROGRAMS:RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS, FARMER GRANTS, PARTNERSHIP GRANTS, GRADUATE STUDENT GRANTS, AND STATE PROGRAM GRANTS, AND COMMUNITY FARMING GRANTS. THE REGIONAL STAFF, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL, ASSEMBLES THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE TO TAKE PART IN REVIEW OF PROPOSALS. THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL SELECTS PROPOSALS TO BE FUNDED AND SETS THE REGION'S GRANT MAKING PRIORITIES AND POLICIES, WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SARE'S AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION. THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THIS SET OF COMPETITIVE GRANTS IS TO PROMOTE RESEARCH, OUTREACH, AND TRAINING THAT WILL HELP AGRICULTURE BECOME MORE PROFITABLE, PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FARMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Awardee
University Of Vermont & State Agricultural College
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
10.215 - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Awarding / Funding Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability (IFPS) [USDA - NIFA]
Place of Performance
Burlington, Vermont 05405-1704 United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
USDA-NIFA-OP-011195
University Of Vermont & State Agricultural College was awarded Northeast SARE Program: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in 12 States Cooperative Agreement 20253864045390 worth $10,810,187 from the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability in September 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Burlington Vermont United States. The grant has a duration of 5 years and was awarded through assistance program 10.215 Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.

Status
(Ongoing)

Last Modified 11/13/25

Period of Performance
9/30/25
Start Date
9/29/30
End Date
3.0% Complete

Funding Split
$10.8M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$10.8M
Total Obligated
100.0% Federal Funding
0.0% Non-Federal Funding

Activity Timeline

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Additional Detail

Award ID FAIN
20253864045390
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
12348T Institute of Food Protection and Sustainability (IFPS)
Funding Office
12348T Institute of Food Protection and Sustainability (IFPS)
Awardee UEI
Z94KLERAG5V9
Awardee CAGE
00G82
Performance District
VT-00
Senators
Bernard Sanders
Peter Welch
Modified: 11/13/25