# Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-icgp-009001-integrated-research-education-and-extension-competitive/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338588

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $750,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $6.7 million in total. Applications closed on April 21, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-009001 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 21, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $6.7 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.303 |

## Who can apply

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

A. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the ORG 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 colleges and universities, as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, 1994 Institutions, and Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.

## What the grant funds

The overall goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. NIFA administers the ORG program by determining priorities in U.S. agriculture through Agency stakeholder input processes in consultation with the NAREEEAB. ORG will continue to prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the area of soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse gases (GHG), as well as the development of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices, and development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Program’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. It is expected that all projects will integrate research, education and extension activities, as appropriate to project goals, although some projects may be weighted more heavily than others in one or more of these areas. However, all proposals should have activities and impact in research and at least one of the other areas: education and extension.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-ICGP-009001 still open?

No. It closed on April 21, 2022.

### Who can apply for Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions?

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 Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions?

Closed April 21, 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 $750,000 each. About $6.7 million in total.

### Who has won Integrated Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Florida. The program made 105 awards worth $88.4 million in that time.