# Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-icgp-008621-organic-agriculture-research-and-extension-initiative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338251

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $30.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 31, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-008621 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 31, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $30.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.307 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may only be submitted by the following entities: 1. State agricultural experiment stations; 2. Colleges and universities; 3. University research foundations; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations, foundations, or corporations; 8. Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or 9. A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (8). Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.

## What the grant funds

The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. The purpose of this program is to fund 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. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics. The OREI is particularly interested in projects that emphasize research, education and outreach that assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm planning by delivering practical research-based information. Projects should plan to deliver applied production information to producers. Fieldwork must be done on certified organic land or on land in transition to organic certification, as appropriate to project goals and objectives. Refer to the USDA National Organic Program for organic production standards.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-ICGP-008621 still open?

No. It closed on March 31, 2022.

### Who can apply for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture 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?

Closed March 31, 2022. 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 $3.0 million each. About $30.0 million in total.

### 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.