Eligibility:

This mini-grant program is open to Western SARE Farmer/Rancher PIs who are:

1. Current and up to date on all contractual and reporting expectations, or
2. PIs of projects funded in 2019 or later with an approved final report.

Region: Statewide

Notes: Submission Deadline – Open a rolling basis

Applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to conference attendance OR 30 days prior to virtual conference attendance.

Mini grants are available for current and recent Farmer/Rancher Principal Investigators (PIs) interested in attending conferences to present on the outcomes of their Western SARE-funded project and promote the Farmer/Rancher grant program. These Mini Grants will cover travel, lodging, registration, and presenter fees for eligible PIs to present on the outcomes of their Western SARE-funded project and promote the Farmer/Rancher grant program.

Program Background:

Western SARE announces a request for applications (RFA) from current and recent Farmer/Rancher Principal Investigators (PIs) interested in attending conferences to present on the outcomes of their Western SARE-funded project and promote the Farmer/Rancher grant program. Financial support may be requested for up to $2,500 to cover expenses for attending and presenting at relevant regional and national conferences. Funds may cover travel, conference registration fees, and poster or presentation expenses and will be cost reimbursed in accordance with MSU and USDA-NIFA travel policy. Awarded applicants will also receive a $250 stipend for their time presenting on behalf of Western SARE.