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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-icgp-011901-integrated-research-education-and-extension-competitive/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362783

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $20,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $7.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011901 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $7.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.303 |

## Who can apply

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

Applications will only be accepted if 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, and subject to NIFA approval.

## What the grant funds

The overall goal of the ORG program, under assistance listing 10.303 is to support the development and implementation of research, extension, and higher education programs that improve the competitiveness of U.S. organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those adopting organic practices.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011901 still open?

No. It closed on July 13, 2026.

### 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 July 13, 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 $1.0 million each. About $7.5 million in total across about 8 awards.

### 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.