USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481: Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA notices from 2026.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA offered grants of up to $3.5 million (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 26 awards worth $65.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 14, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 30, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.5 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$65.0 million
- Expected awards26
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 14, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 20, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Applications may only be submitted by the following entities:State Agricultural Experiment StationsColleges and universitiesUniversity research foundationsOther research institutions and organizationsFederal agenciesNational laboratoriesPrivate organizations, foundations, or corporationsIndividuals who are United States citizens or nationalsA group consisting of two or more of the entities described in items (1) through (8).Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project by an eligible entity.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative awards averaged $1.5 million; this notice allows up to $3.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this program is to fund high priority integrated projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products and to increase resilience in American farming systems.
Who has won Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (10.307) awarded $100 million across 67 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | New York | 5 | $9.4 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Research | Texas | 3 | $8.5 million |
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 4 | $7.6 million |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Pennsylvania | 3 | $6.4 million |
| Washington State University | Washington | 3 | $6.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481 still open?
No. It closed on May 14, 2026.
Who can apply for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative - OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components?
Closed May 14, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $3.5 million each. About $65.0 million in total across about 26 awards.
Who has won Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Cornell University, Texas A&m Agrilife Research, Oregon State University. The program made 67 awards worth $100 million in that time.
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