USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011901: Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions
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 notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 12, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$20,000
- Total funding$7.5 million
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-ICGP-010290 | November 24, 2023 | Closed March 7, 2024 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-ICGP-009747 | February 1, 2023 | Closed April 27, 2023 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-ICGP-009001 | March 8, 2022 | Closed April 21, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 13, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 12, 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 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Integrated Programs awards averaged $841,872; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (83% 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 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.
Who has won Integrated Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Integrated Programs (10.303) awarded $88.4 million across 105 grant awards, an average of $841,872 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University | Pennsylvania | 10 | $8.7 million |
| Purdue University | Indiana | 9 | $7.9 million |
| University of Florida | Florida | 6 | $6.1 million |
| University of Tennessee | Tennessee | 3 | $5.2 million |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minnesota | 3 | $5.1 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-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.
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