Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions
USDA-NIFA Posted USDA-NIFA-ICGP-011901
Close Date:
July 13, 2026
Deadline passed
Description
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $20,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $1,000,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $7,500,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 8
Key Dates
- Posted
- June 12, 2026
- Closes
- July 13, 2026
- Archive Date
- August 12, 2026
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Agency Code
- USDA-NIFA
- Funding Instrument
- Other